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Welcome to Wisconsin!
As Governor it is my very special pleasure to
welcome you to the great state of Wisconsin.
When the days get shorter and the nights get
cooler, our friendly people and variety of indoor
and outdoor activities take fun to a whole new
level. We have a state that is wonderful in any
season, but we take special pride in our line-up
of winter events, harvest festivals, museum
exhibits and performing arts.
I invite you to experience our Midwestern scenic
beauty and hospitality. The hundreds of events
that fill this guide are the perfect starting point
to plan a getaway that will leave many fond
memories for you and your family and friends.
Enjoy!
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County Locator Map
September Events
October Events
November Events
December Events
January Events
February Events
March Events
Ongoing Events
Changing Exhibits
Theatre, Music & Dance
Tourism Contacts
This publication is produced by the
Wisconsin Department of Tourism,
Stephanie Klett, Secretary.
Published July, 2014
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
201 W. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 8690
Madison, WI 53708-8690
608/266-2161
800/432-8747
www.travelwisconsin.com
Encourage sustainability
To underscore the Wisconsin Department
of Tourism’s continuing commitment to
stronger recycling markets in Wisconsin
and a healthier world, this publication is
printed on a paper stock with a 10% postconsumer recycled content. The paper
used is Forest Stewardship Council,®
certified, a mark of responsible forestry.
The information in this guide is also
available online at travelwisconsin.com.
Where possible, travelers are encouraged
to forego the printed publication in favor
of the online content.
Mixed Sources
Scott Walker
Governor
Product group from well-managed
forests, controlled sources and
recycled wood or fibre
www.fsc.org Cert no. SW-COC-002880
©1996 Forest Stewardship Council
Look for the leaf
It indicates certified Travel Green Wisconsin
events that have invested in green practices.
In addition, look for “green tips” throughout
this publication.
Wisconsin County Locator Map
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DOUGLAS
Hurley
Montreal
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Drummond
Gordon
Clam
Lake
Cable
Glidden
77
Danbury
BURNE T T
Mercer
Grantsburg
Stone
Spooner Lake
Hertel
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70
Phillips
Balsam
Lake
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Amery
Osceola
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Turtle
Lake
Clear Lake
New
Auburn
DUNN
Hudson Baldwin
Woodville
Spring
Valley
River
Prescott Falls
Elmwood
Ellsworth
29
Chippewa Stanley
Falls Cadott
Menomonie
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63
PIERCE
Bay City
Stockholm
Pepin
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Alma
Independence
Whitehall Hixton
54
Arcadia
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Fountain
City
Black
River Falls
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TREMPEALEAU
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80
Onalaska
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W. Salem
La Crescent
La Crosse
Coon
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61 Valley
52
M I N N E S O T A
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Tomah
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90
Plainfield
13
WA USH ARA
71
Wilton
Cashton
Ontario
Westby
33
Stoddard 14
Rockton
Genoa VERNON
LaFarge
82
Coloma
49
Necedah
Redgranite
Berlin
Friendship
22
Adams
Westfield
Oxford
Montello
Oshkosh
Ripon
GREEN Green
LAKE Lake
Marquette
Wisconsin
Dells 23
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De Pere
Waupun 151
147
Two
Rivers
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32
CALUMET
151
43
Elkhart
Lake
Kohler
Greenbush
Plymouth
Sheboygan
Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN Falls
Campbellsport
Random
Lake
Kewaskum
57
West
Belgium
Bend
Randolph
33
Mayville
Pardeeville
Wyocena
Horicon
COLUMBIA
Baraboo
OZAUKEE
33
Beaver
14
Juneau
Merrimac
WASHINGTON
Poynette
151
Dam
Rio 16
De Soto
Port Washington
SA UK 12
RICHL AND
Lansing
Slinger Saukville
DODGE 60
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Grafton
Prairie
Lodi
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Richland
Columbus
Hartford Jackson Cedarburg
du Sac
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Center
27
Sauk
City
Hubertus
Mequon
Spring
Waunakee DeForest
Watertown Menomonee Germantown
Green Mazomanie
CRAWF ORD 60
Sun
Falls
Black Earth
Brown Deer
Muscoda
Lake
DANE
Oconomowoc Pewaukee
Prairie
52
Middleton
Prairie
80
Mills
Boscobel
Wauwatosa
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Mount
du Chien
Delafield Brookfield
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Highland
Wauzeka
Barneveld Horeb Verona
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Waukesha
Fennimore
West Allis
Fitchburg
Jefferson
Cobb
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Blue
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Bridgeport
Cambridge
WAU KE S HA MILWAUKEE
Oregon
Fort Atkinson
Dodgeville Mounds
GR ANT 61 Monfort Livingston
Oak Creek
Belleville 14 Stoughton
Eagle Mukwonago
35 Lancaster
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Muskego
Mineral
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Point
Whitewater 43
Edgerton
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New
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Waterford
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Glarus Monticello Evansville 90
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RACI N E
Beetown
Racine
Argyle
Platteville
WALW O RT H
Union Grove
Belmont
Darlington
Sturtevant
Janesville
G REE N
Cassville
Elkhorn
Welcome Centers
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Burlington
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Potosi
ROCK
Dickeyville L AFAY ET T E
Kenosha
Delavan Lake
K E NO SH A
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Brodhead
Hazel Cuba City
Geneva
Monroe
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Pleasant
Fontana
Green
Bristol
Shullsburg Gratiot
81 Beloit
Prairie
Dubuque
Genoa
Walworth
City
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Viroqua
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Viola
Readstown 56
Reedsburg
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Madison
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Adams, I-7
Ashland, C-5
Barron, E-2
Bayfield, A-4
Brown, H-11
Buffalo, H-2
Burnett, C-1
Calumet, I-11
Chippewa, F-4
Clark, G-5
Columbia, K-8
Crawford, L-4
Dane, L-8
Dodge, K-10
Door, G-13
Douglas, A-2
Dunn, F-2
Eau Claire, G-4
Florence, C-10
Fond du Lac, K-10
Forest, D-9
Grant, M-5
Green, N-8
Green Lake, J-9
Iowa, M-6
Iron, B-6
Jackson, I-5
Jefferson, M-9
Juneau, I-6
Kenosha, N-11
Kewaunee,H-12
La Crosse, J-4
Lafayette, N-6
Langlade, E-9
Lincoln, E-7
Manitowoc, I-12
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Rockford
Marathon, F-7
Marinette, D-11
Marquette, J-8
Menominee, F-10
Milwaukee, L-12
Monroe, J-5
Oconto, F-10
Oneida, D-7
Outagamie, H-10
Ozaukee, K-12
Pepin, G-3
Pierce, G-2
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Chilton
New
Holstien
Kiel
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Mishicot
Brillion
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Denmark
Fond du Lac
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Kewaunee
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BROWN
FOND DU LAC
Fox
Lake
Portage
Algoma
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Kaukauna
Menasha
Neenah 55
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Princeton
MARQUETTE
Mauston
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Elroy
Union Center 90
Wonewoc
Hillsboro La Valle
Omro
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Appleton
WINNEBAGO
Dyckesville
Green
Bay
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Chute
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Winchester
Baileys
Harbor
Jacksonport
KEWAUNEE
New
London
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Wild Rose
Wautoma
New
Lisbon
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Weyauwega
Fremont
51
Arkdale
JUNE AU
MONROE
WAUPACA
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Sister Bay
Sturgeon
Bay
Brussels
Seymour
Black
Creek
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Warrens
LA CROSSE Sparta
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Nekoosa
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Iola
DOOR
Oconto
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Rome
Trempealeau
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Babcock
JACKSON
Galesville
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Plover
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Amherst
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Marion
Clintonville
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Stevens
Point
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Winona
Rochester
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Pittsville Wisconsin
Rapids
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Blair
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Oconto
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Neillsville
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Keshena
Bowler
Marinette
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Gillett
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Rosholt
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Pound
Peshtigo
OCONTO
Bonduel
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Loyal
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SHAWANO Shawano
Elderon
Marshfield
Eleva
Osseo
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Nelson
BUFFALO
Wabasha
Spencer
CLARK
Birnamwood
Wittenberg
Mosinee
Fairchild
Mondovi
Red Wing
MARATHON
Ephraim
Fish Creek
Egg
Harbor
Mountain
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Schofield
Weston
Rothschild
Gills
Rock
Ellison
Bay
Crivitz
M E NOM I NE E
Aniwa
Wausaukee
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Langlade
Polar
White
Lake
Antigo
Wausau
Colby
Unity
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Augusta
EAU CLAIRE
PEPIN
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Abbotsford
Willard
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Maiden Durand
Rock
Withee Owen
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Thorp
Eau Claire
Downsville
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MARINETTE
Carter
Townsend
Lakewood
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L AN GL ADE Lily
Merrill
Medford
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Wabeno
Lublin
CHIPPEWA
Knapp
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Laona
Crandon
Pelican
Lake
Elcho
Summit
Lake
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TAYLOR
Gilman
Cornell
Bloomer
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Holcombe
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Tomahawk
Escanaba
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Goodman
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Monico
L I N CO L N
Jump
River
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Chetek
Iron
Mountain
Niagara
FLORENCE
Cavour
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Prentice
Ogema
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Cameron
Barron
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Ladysmith
Bruce
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Rhinelander
Heafford
Junction
Hawkins
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Rice
Lake
New
Richmond
Somerset
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Three
Lakes
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Luck
Cumberland
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Minocqua
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Ojibwa
Birchwood
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Couderay
Radisson
Shell
Lake
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Land
O’ Lakes
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Conover
Arbor
Eagle
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St.Germain River
Woodruff Vitae
Park
Falls
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Lac du
Flambeau
Butternut
SAWYER
WASHBURN
Presque
Isle
Manitowish
Waters Boulder
Junction
51
Manitowish
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Hayward
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Trego
Webster
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M I C H I G A N
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Minong
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ASHLAND
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Ironwood
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Mellen
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Ashland
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Solon
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St. Croix
Falls
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Michi
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La Pointe
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Iron River
Brule
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Lake
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Siren
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Washburn
Poplar
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Bayfield
Superior
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Red
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Cornucopia
Duluth
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Lake
Winnebago
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Polk, D-1
Portage, H-8
Price, D-6
Racine, N-11
Richland, L-6
Rock, N-9
Rusk, E-4
St. Croix, F-1
Sauk, K-7
Sawyer, C-4
Shawano, G-9
Sheboygan, J-11
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Taylor, F-5
Trempealeau, I-3
Vernon, K-4
Vilas, C-7
Walworth, N-10
Washburn, C-3
Washington, L-11
Waukesha, M-11
Waupaca, H-9
Waushara, I-8
Winnebago, I-10
Wood, H-6
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FRI-MON
Calumet County Fair: Carnival rides,
exhibits, stock car racing, demolition
derby, live music, and grandstand
entertainment. Calumet County
Fairgrounds. 920/853-3338.
www.calumetcountyfair.com (Calumet
Co.)
HILLSBORO
AUG 27-SEP 1
WED-MON
Central Wisconsin State Fair: 4-H, open
class, and commercial exhibits, free
grandstand entertainment, the Central
Wisconsin draft horse show, tractor pull,
demolition derby, and other special
programs, midway rides, food and beer
gardens. Fairgrounds. 715/387-1261.
www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com (Wood
Co.)
SHAWANO
Shawano County Fair: Midway rides,
tractor pull, demolition derby, free
grandstand entertainment, polka bands,
craft and 4-H exhibits, food booths, and
stock car races. Fairgrounds. 715/5265419. www.shawanocountyfair.net
(Shawano Co.)
AUG 28-SEP 1
THU-MON
MARENGO
Ashland County Fair: Midway rides, horse
show, carnival, truck pull, musical
entertainment, concessions, animal
judging, exhibits and plenty of family fun.
www.ashlandcofair.org (Ashland Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee Rally: All motorcycles and
riders are welcome. Poker Run, hundreds
of vendors, nonstop entertainment,
hottest bikes, scenic road trips, and
hometown hospitality. Harley-Davidson
Dealers in Milwaukee. 800/241-1340,
414/350-4070. www.milwaukeerally.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
MINERAL POINT
Iowa County Fair: Annual fair includes
carnival rides, grandstand entertainment,
4-H exhibits, harness racing, animal
judging, demolition derby, and truck &
tractor pulls. Fairgrounds. 608/987-3490.
www.iowacountyfair.com (Iowa Co.)
PLYMOUTH
Sheboygan County Fair: Midway rides,
tractor pull, grandstand entertainment,
lumberjack show, 16,000 exhibits
including 4-H, games and concessions.
Sheboygan County Fairground. 920/8935751. www.shebcofair.com (Sheboygan
Co.)
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MARSHFIELD
Hillsboro Firemen’s Labor Day Celebration:
Activities start on Friday evening and
include a junior fair, farmers’ market,
carnival, tractor pulls, demolition derby,
rodeo, Vernon County’s largest Labor Day
parade, refreshments, music and
entertainment, softball and many other
activities for the entire family. Firemen’s
Memorial Park. 608/489-2521.
www.hillsborofire.info (Vernon Co.)
JIM FALLS
Lion’s Sturgeon Festival: Amusements on
the midway, bands nightly, demolition
derbies, truck and tractor pull, and a
parade. Anson Park. Opens Fri 5pm, Sat
& Sun 9am, Mon 9am-5pm. 715/3824538. www.visitchippewafallswi.com
(Chippewa Co.)
LA CROSSE
La Crosse Area Labor Day Weekend
Bicycle Festival: Enjoy four days of on
and off road, self-supported bike rides in
Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region.
Includes mountain biking, architectural
tours, coffee and muffin rides, ice cream
rides, 30-100 mile road rides, live music
and entertainment. Cameron Park. Rides
depart from Cameron Park daily
beginning at 7am. 800/658-9424.
www.bicyclelacrosse.com (La Crosse Co.)
MARATHON
Marathon Fun Days: Marathon’s
celebration featuring a carnival, games,
music and the crowning of the Fun Days
Queen. The parade kicks off at 1pm on
Sunday featuring polka bands and high
school marching bands. Downtown
Marathon. 715/355-8788. (Marathon Co.)
ROSHOLT
Rosholt Fair - Offical Portage County Fair:
Something for everyone in the “Park in
the Pines.” 4-H exhibits, music, main
stage entertainment, carnival, demolition
derby, parade, food and refreshments.
Rosholt Fair Park. 715/677-4708.
www.rosholtfair.com (Portage Co.)
AUG 30-SEP 1
SAT-MON
BLACK RIVER FALLS
Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow: Twice a year
the Ho-Chunk welcome all friends and
neighbors to attend their pow-wow held
as a celebration of thanks. It provides a
time to gather and enjoy drums, dancing,
and a wide variety of crafts available from
vendors across the country. Pow-Wow
Grounds. 715/284-9343. (Jackson Co.)
2 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747.
Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow in Black River
Falls.
HATFIELD
Hatfield Flea Market and Craft Sale: 200
plus vendors, food, music, parade,
fireworks, and activities for the entire
family. Thunderbird Village. 8am-5pm.
608/989-2275.
www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Jackson
Co.)
JANESVILLE
Labor Fest: Teen mud volleyball, clowns,
rock climbing walls, games, petting zoo,
puppet show, co-ed volleyball, car display,
live music, beer garden. Parade on
Monday beginning at 1pm on Milwaukee
Street to Main Street. UAW Hall Grounds.
Gates open Noon Sat; 8am Sun & Mon.
608/755-5120. www.laborfest.org (Rock
Co.)
SEP 1
MON
ELTON
Annual Elton Evergreen Day Celebration:
Music, crafts, raffles, door prizes, games,
food and refreshments. 11am. 715/6233078. (Langlade Co.)
MERRILL
Labor Day Celebration & Merrill Lion’s Car
Show: Huge parade downtown at 10am.
Events at the fairgrounds begin at noon
and include a classic car show, flea
market, farmers’ market, Habitat for
Humanity silent auction, entertainment
for the kids and concessions.
Fairgrounds. 10am-5pm. 715/536-7313.
www.merrillparkandrec.com (Lincoln Co.)
PEARSON
Labor Day Picnic: Live music, large raffle,
food and drink, games for all ages, hourly
drawings, rummage sale, and crafts.
Rolling Stone Building. 11am-11:30pm.
715/484-2403. (Langlade Co.)
SEP 3-7
WED-SUN
RICHLAND CENTER
Richland County Fair: Annual fair includes
entertainment, games, rides, exhibits,
food, music, harness racing, truck and
tractor pulls, and commercial vendors.
www.fair.co.richland.wi.us (Richland Co.)
SEP 4-6
THU-SAT
MADISON
Quilt Expo: The ultimate quilting
adventure whether you’re a seasoned
quilter, a novice or just curious to learn
more about quilting. Quilting masters will
share their ideas and expertise. Presented
by WPT and “Sewing With Nancy.” Alliant
Energy Center. Thur & Fri 9am-6pm, Sat
9am-5pm. 608/267-3976, 866/2976545. www.wiquiltexpo.com (Dane Co.)
SARONA
Wild Ricing: Learn how to find, collect,
process and use wild rice. In this
overnight program, participants will create
their own ricing sticks, learn all about wild
rice, collect and process rice and enjoy a
variety of foods made with wild rice. Hunt
Hill Audubon Sanctuary. Starts at 5pm on
Thursday night. Ends at 1pm on Saturday
afternoon. 715/635-6543.
www.hunthill.org (Washburn Co.)
SEP 4-7
THU-SUN
ANTIGO
Stumble Stump Rendezvous: Return to the
fur trading years of 1790-1860s. Craft
demonstrations, candle making, leather
working, cooking, hawk and knife
throwing, and black powder
demonstrations. Camping available.
Springbrook Trail - Trail Head. 9am-8pm.
715/623-5219. antigochamber.com
(Langlade Co.)
SEP 5
FRI
GREEN LAKE
Beer Cruise: Cruise around beautiful
Green Lake on Heidel House Resort’s 60foot catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade.
Take in the panoramic views as you
sample a variety of beers from a featured
brewery and enjoy light appetizers.
Reservations required. Heidel House
Resort & Spa. 6-7:30pm. 920/294-3344,
800/444-2812. heidelhouse.com (Green
Lake Co.)
SEP 5-6
FRI-SAT
HUDSON
Girls Just Want 2 Have Fun Bike Ride:
Choose either a 15 mile, 30 mile, or 45
mile bike ride through historic downtown
Hudson on Saturday. Fee to participate.
All bike rides will begin with check in at
7am with a light breakfast and bike
fittings. Lunch will be provided following
the ride at 1:30pm. Downtown. 715/3868411. www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.)
MENASHA
Seafood Fest: Two evenings of music, food
and fun. Lobster, crab leg and salmon
dinners plus a full array of other seafood
and grilled items. Live music on Friday
and Saturday night. Jefferson Park. 410:30pm. 920/734-3358.
www.neenahrotary.org (Calumet Co.)
WAUPUN
BOULDER JUNCTION
PLATTEVILLE
Volksfest German Ethnic Festival: Live
music, German food and beverages,
Volkswalk sculpture tour, wild goose
chase run, and fun for the whole family.
Waupun Community Center. Fri 10am11pm, Sat 7am-11pm. 920/324-2531.
www.waupunvolksfest.com (Dodge Co.)
World Championship Musky Classic:
Trophies awarded in annual catch and
release musky tournament held on area
lakes in four communities: Boulder
Junction, Presque Isle, Manitowish
Waters and Winchester. Area lakes.
Times vary depending on the day of
tournament. 715/543-2657.
www.wcmuskyclassic.com (Vilas Co.)
Dairy Days: Midway rides, concessions,
4-H exhibits, arts and crafts fair, flea
market, dairy show, truck/tractor pull,
family entertainment, parade on Saturday,
and car show on Sunday. Legion Park.
608/348-8888.
www.plattevilledairydays.com (Grant Co.)
Historic Re-enactment: The 17th Annual
Historic Re-enactment is a wonderful
opportunity to step back in time while
watching re-enactors portray a part of
history. Every year dozens of area schools
come on Friday ‘school day’ and
thousands of others come from miles
around to watch demonstrations from
historians and local teachers and learn
about our Wisconsin history. Mound View
Park. Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun
10am-3pm. 608/348-8888.
www.platteville.com (Grant Co.)
SEP 5-7
FRI-SUN
BRILL
BELOIT
Festival on the Rock: Festivities include
carnival rides, craft tents, bags tournament, food vendors, beer tent, live music
and more. Saturday includes a Patch Toy
and Game Sale (9am-4pm) and fireworks
8:30pm. Sunday includes a Packer
Tailgate Party that starts at noon.
Preservation Park. Fri 4pm-midnight, Sat
9am-midnight, Sun 9am-6pm. 608/3624612. www.festivalontherock.com (Rock
Co.)
Heritage Days: Tour historic neighborhoods and buildings, tour Beloit’s oldest
cemetery, and attend special events at
Beckman Mill and Angel Museum. Tour
the Indian Effigy mounds on the Beloit
College Campus and enjoy live music and
demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts.
Throughout Beloit. Times vary during the
weekend. 608/365-4838.
www.visitbeloit.com (Rock Co.)
Brill Harvest Days: Saturday includes softball, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, “biggest vegetable” competition,
ATV pull, Wooly Mammoth Run/Walk,
street dance, garden tractor pull, food
and music. Parade and chicken dinner
on Sunday. Downtown. 715/234-9833.
(Barron Co.)
CRANDON
Forest County Fair: Midway thrills,
demonstrations, exhibits, food and family
fun. Fairgrounds. 715/478-3450. (Forest
Co.)
GLENWOOD CITY
Rustic Lore Days: Community festival
includes tractor pulls, softball
tournament, city wide garage sales, car
show, BBQ dinners, and on Saturday
only, a parade and arts & crafts fair.
Various event locations. 715/265-4011.
www.rusticlore.com (St. Croix Co.)
Pacelli Panacea: Carnival, Friday fish fry,
Sunday chicken dinner, super bingo, live
bands, raffle, silent auction, shops, and
concessions. Pacelli High School. Fri 411pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
715/341-2445.
www.spacs.k12.wi.us/panacea (Portage
Co.)
SEP 6
SAT
CARLSVILLE
GRANTON
Granton Fall Festival: Annual festival
includes a carnival, games, flea market,
flower show, bed races, mini-rod pull,
tractor pull, music, softball tournament,
and parade. Downtown. 715/238-7440.
www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org (Clark
Co.)
JEFFERSON
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Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival:
Family event featuring stock dog trials,
sheep, Shetland and Border Collie shows,
auction, fiber art classes and demos,
fleece show and sale, hooked-rug show,
and giant country store. Food and
beverages served all day. Jefferson
County Fair Park. 608/868-2505.
www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
(Jefferson Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Indian Summer Festival: Indian Nation’s
largest cultural celebration on
Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront. Veterans
parade, traditional pow wow, fireworks,
Indian dance troupes, Native Music
Awards Program (ISMA), Tribal Villages,
cultural demonstrations, storytellers,
Lacrosse demos and tournament, Juried
Fine Art, American Indian traditional and
contemporary entertainers, authentic
foods, a Native farmer’s market, and an
extensive Native marketplace featuring
authentic jewelry, arts and crafts, clothing
and so much more. Fri 4pm-mid, Sat
noon-mid, Sun 11am-8pm. 414/7747119. www.indiansummer.org (Milwaukee
Co.)
OSCEOLA
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Top: Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in
Jefferson. Above: Indian Summer Festival in
Milwaukee.
STEVENS POINT
Community Fair & Parade: Midway thrills,
exhibits, truck and lawn tractor pulls,
concessions, talent contest, queen
coronation, music, craft fair, classic cars
and air show and grand parade.
Downtown. 715/755-3300, 800/9470581. www.myosceola.com (Polk Co.)
Corn Festival: Corn maze, children’s
games, bakery items, food, raffles and
silent auctions plus corn and pie eating
contests. Schopfs Hilltop Dairy. 10am4pm. 920/743-7943.
www.sunshinehouseinc.org (Door Co.)
CHILTON
Crafty Apple Fest: Special apple-related
food dishes, apple and pumpkin beer, live
music, games, activities for the kids,
pumpkin bowling, entertainment stages,
food court and crafters. County Hwy Dept
Grounds. 9am-4pm. 920/418-1650.
www.chiltonchamber.com (Calumet Co.)
CRIVITZ
Country Fling: Annual celebration with live
country music, food and drink, and an
open jam-style session for those who sing
or play an instrument. Parkway Inn
Resort. 1pm. 715/757-3451.
www.parkwayinnandresort.com (Marinette
Co.)
ELROY
Elroy Apple Dumpling Festival: Apple
Dumpling Festival coinciding with the
Elroy Lions races. Consisting of the
Tunnel Trails Half Marathon, the Apple
Dumpling Dash – a 5K run/walk, and the
Green Apple. 75K Kids Fun Run. Elroy
Schultz Park. 8am-6pm. 608/462-8308.
(Juneau Co.)
FOND DU LAC
Fond du Lac Fondue Festival: Three stages
with all genres of music, a huge Kids
Zone, art and craft vendors, farmer’s
market vendors, cheese and chocolate
fondue and more. Downtown. 9am-5pm.
920/322-2006. www.fonduefest.com
(Fond du Lac Co.)
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water bottle and coffee mug to
help reduce waste.
S E P T E M B E R
E V E N T S
GREEN BAY
PEWAUKEE
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival:
Anniversary event combining the annual
Art Harvest and Fall Family Festival into
one great day. Celebrate the garden and
view the works of many wonderful artists,
shop plant sales and see displays by local
garden groups. Fun activities for children
of all ages. Admission is free. Green Bay
Botanical Garden. 9am-4pm. 920/4909457. www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
Pewaukee Celtic Fest: Irish celebration
along the shore front of Pewaukee Lake
with cultural tent and demonstrations,
children’s craft area, marketplace, live
music, food and refreshments. Pewaukee
Lakefront Park. 2pm-10:30pm. 262/6959735. www.positivelypewaukee.com
(Waukesha Co.)
Villa Louis Carriage Classic: More than
100 drivers hitch finely trained horses of
many breeds to new and restored
carriages. Visitors may also tour the
authentically restored Dousman family
home and enjoy full food and beverages
service on the mansion lawn. Villa Louis.
8am-4pm (mansion tours 10am-4pm).
608/326-2721. www.villalouis.org
(Crawford Co.)
KENOSHA
RIVER FALLS
Walk In The Woods Art Fair: More than 60
artists display their creations along the
wooded trails and gardens of Hawthorn
Hollow. Paintings, jewelry, photography,
wood, glass, and garden art. Live
entertainment throughout the day, food,
and a silent auction. Hawthorn Hollow
Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum. 10am4pm. 262/552-8196.
www.hawthornhollow.org (Kenosha Co.)
Art on the Kinni: This event showcases
unique, handcrafted items from some 60
local and regional artists, day-long music
on two stages, a wide variety of food
vendors, and a children’s art activities
tent. Heritage Park – White Pathway.
9am-5pm. 715/425-7143.
www.riverfallscab.org (Pierce Co.)
MADISON
Brewery Bike Tour: Brewery biking tours
beginning at Machinery Row Bicycles on
the Isthmus and visiting Ale Asylum, Next
Door Brewing and One Barrel Brewing.
There will also be Madison Beer History
stops along the way visiting the former
sites of Fauerbach Brewery and the former Hess Cooperage. Fee to participate.
Rentals are available or bring your own
bike, helmet, and lock. Machinery Row
Bicycles. 1-5pm. 608/467-5707.
www.hopheadbeertours.com (Dane Co.)
MANITOWOC
Sputnikfest: A celebration of the 1962
crash landing of a piece of the satellite
Sputnik in Manitowoc. Festivities will
include wacky costume contests, Miss
Space Debris Pageant, juried art fair,
entertainment, food and much more.
Rahr West Art Museum. 920/686-3090.
sputnikfest.blogspot.com (Manitowoc Co.)
MERRILL
Merrill Airport Days: Airplane buffs can
see ultralights to business aircraft,
skydivers, short flight displays, a flea
market and a craft show. Merrill
Municipal Airport. 8am-4pm. 715/5362024. (Lincoln Co.)
OSCEOLA
PARDEEVILLE
WILMOT
All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience
Trials: Kenosha Kennel Club AKC
licensed All-Breed Dog Shows and
Obedience/Rally Trials. Over 900 dogs
MADISON
Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon: Cheer on
more than 2,000 athletes as they swim
2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2
miles. The competition begins at 7am at
the Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center and concludes at
midnight around the Capitol Square.
Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center. 7am-11:59pm.
608/255-2537. www.ironman.com (Dane
Co.)
SUPERIOR
Burrito Union 10 and 5 Hour Triathlon:
Located in and around beautiful Pattison
State Park. Triathlon is open to individuals
or relays teams of two or three people.
600 meter swim, 14 mile on-road bike
ride and 3.1 mile run. Pattison State
Park. 7:30am until racing is done.
320/492-1275. www.burritouniontri.com
(Douglas Co.)
WAUKESHA
Waukesha Art Fest: Juried fine art and
crafts with a collective mix of art from
more than 40 artists from across the
country. All mediums will be showcased.
Face painting for the kids, music and a
silent auction. Downtown. 10am-5pm.
262/542-1522. www.waukeshaartfest.com
(Waukesha Co.)
WHITE LAKE
The Wolfman Triathlon: This unique offroad triathlon features a down-river
paddle on a class II whitewater river
section of the Wolf River, a 13-mile
mountain bike ride on a technical
singletrack and a 3.5-mile trail run on the
banks of the Wolf River. Bear Paw
Outdoor Adventure Resort. 8am.
715/882-3502. www.wolfmantriathlon.org
(Langlade Co.)
SEP 6-7
SAT-SUN
ELKHART LAKE
Tough Mudder at Road America: A 10 to
12-mile obstacle course challenge that
involves diving into ice-cold water,
crawling through mud and running
through bursts of fire, will make a stop in
Sheboygan County at Road America.
800/365-7223, 920/892-4576.
toughmudder.com (Sheboygan Co.)
D
U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and SeedSpitting Championships: Free watermelon,
watermelon carving, arts and crafts fair,
contests for all ages and the speed-eating
and seed-spitting competition.
Concessions and lots of family fun.
Chandler Park. Event starts 10am.
608/697-6744.
www.pardeevillewatermelonfestival.com
(Columbia Co.)
Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fair: Juried fine
art show on Main Street with food stands,
live entertainment, and children’s
activities. Downtown. 10am-4pm.
608/512-9743.
www.downtownsunprairie.com (Dane Co.)
Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend: Head to
both sides of the Wisconsin River for two
days of art hopping and shopping at three
events: Art in the Park, the Festival of
Arts, and the opening weekend of “Birds
in Art” at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art
Museum. Artist demonstrations, musical
performances, children’s activities, and
food. Wausau’s River District - Downtown.
9am-5pm. 715/842-1676.
www.wausaufoa.org (Marathon Co.)
Alma Music & Arts Festival: Live music
throughout the day, fine art and craft
vendors, food from local Alma
organizations and restaurants, children’s
activities including pony rides. All events
held under the tree lined shore of the
great Mississippi River in Alma. Alma
Beach/Harbor Recreation Area. 11am7pm. 608/685-4859.
www.almawisconsin.com (Buffalo Co.)
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Wheels & Wings: This year’s annual
celebration will include an aviation fly-in
with pancake breakfast, air show, radiocontrolled model planes, collector car
show, helicopter rides, entertainment,
food and fun. L O Simenstad Municipal
Airport. 8am-4pm. 715/755-3300.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov (Polk Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE
WAUSAU
SUN
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Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff: Cooking
begins at 11am as 40 chefs vie for the
championship title. Spectators can mingle
with the chefs and sample their salsas
and other special recipe items. Chili
sampling and judging begins at 3pm.
Deacon Mills Park. 11am-5pm. 920/2946504. www.visitgreenlake.com (Green
Lake Co.)
Portage Skate Marathon: Second annual
skateboard marathon to raise funds for
the Portage Family Skate Park. The ride is
just under 10 miles and runs through the
southern side of downtown Portage,
around the scenic levee trail and then
ends at Riverside Park. Bicycles, roller
skates, and roller blades also welcome.
Portage Canal Industrial Historic District.
10am. 608/334-4779.
www.portageskatepark.org (Columbia Co.)
GREEN LAKE
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representing 124 different breeds. Free
admission; Parking fee. Kenosha County
(Kenosha Co.)
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breakfast each morning. Camping is
available. Algoma Hunting and Fishing
Club. Noon-2:30am. 920/487-9727.
(Kewaunee Co.)
SEP 11-14
THU-SUN
AMERY
Amery Fall Festival: Grand parade,
pageant, arts & crafts fair, tent dance,
high school football game, quilt show, and
demolition derby. Various locations.
715/268-8101. ameryfallfestival.org (Polk
Co.)
TOMAHAWK
Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA: Largest
fundraiser for MDA in north-central
Wisconsin. Annual ride is expected to
attract more than 40,000 motorcycle
enthusiasts; top entertainment plus the
newest motorcycles and accessories from
Harley-Davidson. Downtown. 715/4535334. www.tomahawkfallride.com
(Lincoln Co.)
SEP 12-13
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Madison. Above: Chequamegon Fat Tire
Festival in Cable.
RACINE
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top:
Climb to the top of the 108-foot lighthouse for spectacular views of Lake
Michigan. One of just four days each year
the lighthouse and museum are open.
Guides available to answer questions.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for
children, 6-12 years old. Children under
six not allowed in tower. Reservations
required. Wind Point Lighthouse. 10am4pm. 262/880-8266. www.windpointwi.us
(Racine Co.)
STURGEON BAY
Door County Century Ride: Riders can
follow the lakeshore northward on routes
of 30, 64 (Metric Century), 75 and 100
miles. Rest stops, refreshments and
restroom facilities. By advanced
registration only. 920/606-2458.
www.doorcountycentury.com (Door Co.)
SEP 10-14
WED-SUN
VIROQUA
Vernon County Fair: Midway thrills,
commercial exhibits, grandstand
entertainment, 4-H judging, truck pull,
demolition derby, harness racing, and
free children’s shows. Vernon County
www.vernoncountyfair.com (Vernon Co.)
SEP 11
THU
MENOMONIE
Cookout & Tailgating Party: Children’s
games and activities including Fritter the
Clown, face painting, PLINKO, Minute to
Win It and Touch A Truck 4-7pm. Food
vendors, live music, beer tent and raffle
drawings 4–8pm. Enjoy an assortment of
many different foods and activities with a
tailgating theme including a large screen
TV with a highlighted game. Main Street.
4-8pm. 715/235-2666.
www.mainstreetmenomonie.org (Dunn
Co.)
MIDDLETON
Downtown Middleton Wine Walk:
Downtown businesses open their doors to
participants to taste a 1 oz. sample of a
red and a white wine, delicious
appetizers, and several offered specials
for the month. Tickets are $25 and sales
are limited to 250. Downtown Middleton.
5-8pm. 608/836-5559.
downtownmiddleton.com (Dane Co.)
SEP 11-13
THU-SAT
ALGOMA
8th Annual Bluegrass Adventure: Featuring
the best in local, regional, and national
Bluegrass and Roots music. Craft and
music workshops, kids’ activities, and
food including fish fry, barbecue, and
Wet Whistle Wine Fest: A celebration of
the senses with award-winning wines,
grape stomps, live music, heritage foods,
a fine arts show, games, and more. von
Stiehl Winery. Fri 4pm-8pm & Sat 10am6pm. 920/487-5208.
vonstiehl.com/events (Kewaunee Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Cannons at the Fort: Living history exhibit
of life in 1814 Prairie du Chien during the
British years. Exhibits include American
Camp, candle making, bowl carving, lead
pouring, cannon firing, and French fur
trading. Fort Crawford Museum. 9am4pm. 608/326-6960.
www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com (Crawford
Co.)
RIVER FALLS
PLYMOUTH
VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival:
Festival celebrates the amazing beauty
and speed of the classic race cars: Alfa
Romeo, Austin Healey, MG, Porsche, Jag,
Triumph and Loti, Ferrari, Maserati,
Bugatti and Aston-Martin. The final public
racing event of the season at Road
America. 920/892-4576, 800/365-7223.
www.roadamerica.com (Sheboygan Co.)
UNION GROVE
Fall Harvest Days: Display of antique
tractors and gas engines. Demos of
steam-powered corn shelling, hay baling,
threshing, and sawmill operation. Daily
tractor parades. Crafts, flea market, farm
toys, food, and free horse-drawn wagon
rides. Admission fee. Racine County
www.fallharvestdays.com (Racine Co.)
WISCONSIN DELLS
Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall Festival: A festive
celebration of autumn including an arts
and crafts fair, antique flea market,
Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment
and a 75-unit parade. Visitors are also
invited to participate in a street carnival
with concessions and the Wo-Zha-Wa
Run. Bowman Park & Downtown.
800/223-3557. www.wisdells.com
(Adams Co.)
SEP 13
AMHERST
Celebrate Amherst River Fest: Free family
friendly event celebrating historic
Amherst’s unique cultural, recreation, and
natural resources featuring artists,
crafters, farmer’s market, outdoor
workshops, shopping, street musicians,
children’s activities, hayrides, softball
games, and a no-cover evening concert
featuring pop, rock and country music.
Downtown. 10am-10pm. 715/213-1553.
(Portage Co.)
Frontier Days Rodeo: The University of
Wisconsin River Falls celebrates their
50th rodeo as students from the Great
Lakes region compete in events including
barrel racing, goat tying, steer wrestling,
and various racing and riding
competitions. University of Wisconsin
River Falls. 715/425-3911. www.uwrf.edu
(Pierce Co.)
BEAVER DAM
SEP 12-14
BOULDER JUNCTION
FRI-SUN
CABLE
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Weekend:
Riders can participate in a 40 mile, mass
start, point-to-point off-road bicycle event
from downtown Hayward, over the famed
American Birkebeiner Ski Trail, forest
roads, snowmobile trails and other
wooded lanes to the finish line at
Telemark Resort in Cable. Riders can also
choose the shorter 16 mile mass start
race/tour. Telemark Resort. 715/7983594. www.cheqfattire.com (Bayfield Co.)
JEFFERSON
Gemuetlichkeit Days: Event features
fellowship, good food, great music for
dancing and listening pleasure, and an
arts and crafts fair. Fun for the whole
family and a huge parade on Sunday at
noon. Jefferson County Fair Park. Fri
5pm-mid. Sat. 9am-mid, Sun 12noon7pm. 920/674-4511. www.gdays.org
(Jefferson Co.)
SAT
Old Time Gathering: Buckskinner’s
encampment, farmers’ market, displays
and demonstrations of old-time crafts and
more. Bring the whole family; admission
is free. Dodge County Fairgrounds. 9am4pm. 920/386-3790.
www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com (Dodge
Co.)
Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair: Artisans show
and sell. Also enjoy a farmers’ market and
wild game sandwiches. Boulder Junction
Community Center. 9am-3pm. 715/3852400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
BRANTWOOD
A Country Afternoon: An old-time country
social and picnic/cookout including a
baking contest/auction, sale of grain &
cardamom bread, artisan & craft items,
quilt raffle, new museum exhibits,
demonstrations, plus tour of the historic
buildings. Live music provided by local
musicians. Knox Creek Heritage Center.
11am-4pm. 715/564-2520, 715/5642525. (Price Co.)
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certified events that have made
a committment to provide an
experience that respects the
natural environment.
S E P T E M B E R
E V E N T S
CAMBRIDGE
MOUNT HOREB
Cambridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual
Dance and Poker Run: Fun, food and
music. Bingo in the afternoon, firemen
games, ice cream social and dance held
3pm-9pm. Poker Run starts at 11am.
Fire Station. 11am-midnight. 608/4232013. www.visitcambridgewi.com (Dane
Co.)
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest: Taste beers from
Wisconsin and the surrounding area.
Twenty-five brewers will be showcasing
up to 100 different brews. Music, food
and Jorgen the Troll. Grundahl Park.
1-5pm. 608/437-5914. www.trollway.com
(Dane Co.)
CHETEK
Harvest Festival: Chili contests, craft fair,
flea and farmers’ markets, live music,
food and fun. Downtown. 715/924-4440.
www.chetek.net (Barron Co.)
Yahara Riverfest: Activities include 5K
Trail Tromp, rubber duck race down the
Yahara River, pumpkin painting, wine and
beer tasting, and a bonfire with s’mores.
Again this year is free use of B-Cycle
bikes to explore the 2.84 mile Upper
Yahara River Trail that meanders along
the Yahara River. Conservancy Commons
Park. Activities begin at 1pm. 608/8466751. www.yaharariverfest.com (Dane
Co.)
JANESVILLE
Rock River Valley Wood Carvers Show and
Sale: Event will include chain saw
carvers, vendors, demonstrations,
People’s Choice Awards, Best Table
Award, raffles and food available for
purchase. Rock County Fairgrounds.
10am-4pm. 608/868-4522.
www.rockrivervalleycarvers.com (Rock
Co.)
LAC DU FLAMBEAU
Wild Rice Fest: This celebration of Native
American heritage includes a 5K run/walk
event, wild rice harvesting demonstrations, wild rice and Indian fry bread
cooking contest, pie eating contest, health
fair, arts and crafts, traditional Native
American food vendors, and kids’ games.
Downtown. 9am-3pm; 5K Run/Walk Event
- 8am registration, 9am walk/run begins.
715/588-3346.
www.lacduflambeauchamber.com (Vilas
Co.)
LAKE GENEVA
Taste of Lake Geneva: Several local chefs
and restaurateurs come together in Flat
Iron Park to serve a variety of local
cuisines and culinary delights. Flat Iron
Park. Sat 11am-5pm. 262/248-4416.
www.lakegenevawi.com (Walworth Co.)
MADISON
Mexican Independence Festival: Celebrate
the Independence of Mexico with music,
folk dances, Aztec dances, historic
exhibit, Mexican food, children’s activities,
craft vendors, bands and much more.
Madison Mallards Stadium. 10am10:30pm. 608/514-1405.
www.mexicanfestival.org (Dane Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Rock the Green: Join us on Milwaukee’s
lakefront for music by Third Eye Blind,
Metric, Switchfoot, Imagine Dragons,
Atlas Genius, and Morning Parade. Plus
local organic food, near-zero waste efforts,
interactive experiences, and more.
Veterans Park. 2-9pm. 414/755-0422.
www.rockthegreen.com (Milwaukee Co.)
As you travel, support certified
Travel Green Wisconsin
businesses that invest in
sustainable practices
Quarry Quest: One-of-a-kind opportunity
for all ages to tour a working quarry, ride
on giant excavation machinery, try the
unique catch and release pond, prospect
for fool’s gold, or mix-up a batch of
concrete “cakes!” Michaels Materials
Quarry. 9am-4pm. 920/924-4300.
www.quarryquest.com (Winnebago Co.)
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NEW LONDON
Fall Family Fest, Cheese & Sausage: Free
family event with kids’ games,
entertainment, climbing wall, theme
basket raffle, and contemporary Christian
music; more than 100 craft, produce,
and food vendors; locally crafted cheese
and sausage samplings. Downtown. 8am4pm. 920/982-5822.
www.newlondonchamber.com (Outagamie
Co.)
PARK FALLS
Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival: Communitywide activities to celebrate the vast
outdoor resources and heritage of the
area. Outdoor enthusiasts share their
collections of furs, traps, guns and more.
Demonstrations and lessons of outdoor
sporting and recreational skills, family
activities, “Home Grown” market and
craft fair, flea market, ATV Poker Run,
pumpkin decorating, pie eating, petting
zoo, dumpling feed and “October Fest”
foods. Triangle Park. 7am-7pm. 715/7622703, 877/762-2703. parkfalls.com
(Price Co.)
PHELPS
Colorama “Try-athlon:” The triathlon will
consist of biking, canoeing or kayaking
and a 5K walk/run. Available to
individuals or three person relay teams.
A separate 5K race will be offered to
individuals who want only to participate in
the walk/run. 715/545-3800.
www.phelpscofc.org (Vilas Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE
Pleasant Prairie Mud Run: 5K trail run
with obstacles perfect for recreational
runners competing in their first 5K race
but challenging enough for competitive
athletes. The Pleasant Prairie Lil Mudder
(ages 4-7) and Pleasant Prairie Mud Run
Jr (ages 7-12) are also offered. Obstacles
include water crossings, tire runs, hay
bale climbs, tunnel crawls, slip n slide,
and the famous mud pit. The Pleasant
Prairie Lil Mudder features a 100-yard
dash followed by smaller obstacles and
mud pit. The Pleasant Prairie Mud Run Jr
features a one mile run with obstacles
and the mud pit. Prairie Springs Park.
9am. 262/925-6742.
www.recplexonline.com (Kenosha Co.)
RACINE
Great Lakes Brewfest: 75 craft brewers
from across the country offer unlimited
sampling of more than 150 craft brews
along with live music, food, and a special
performance by the Racine Kilties Drum
& Bugle Corps. Racine Zoo. 262/6812052. www.greatlakesbrewfest.com
(Racine Co.)
Above: Rock the Green in Milwaukee.
RIB LAKE
BARABOO
Spirit Lakes Musky Tournament: Up to 25
teams of two fishermen per boat may
participate in this tournament. Prize
money for most and longest muskies
caught out of Spirit Lake. Entry fee
includes a meal served at Spirit Lake Bar
& Grill during the wrap-up ceremony after
the event closes. Spirit Lake Bar & Grill.
6:30am kick-off meeting; 7am fishing
starts; 3pm fishing stops followed by the
wrap-up ceremony. 715/573-8014,
715/427-1049. www.spiritlakeassoc.org
(Taylor Co.)
Devil’s Challenge Triathlon: Devil’s
Challenge Off-Road Triathlon includes ¼
mile swim, 10 mile bike and 5k run.
Challenging yet fun for the entire family.
Post-race festivities include
entertainment, music and food. Devil’s
Challenge Sprint Triathlon will be a 1/4
mile swim, 16 mile bike, 5k run. Part of
the Wisconsin Triathlon Series. Devil’s
Lake State Park. 8am. 608/356-8301.
www.witriseries.com (Sauk Co.)
SISTER BAY
Peninsula Century Ride: Door County’s
newest century ride featuring routes of
25, 50, 62, and 100 miles through
northern Door County’s beautiful
landscape of waterfront vistas and treelined roads. Ride starts and ends at Sister
Bay’s Waterfront Park, with live music
and post-ride food and beer. Waterfront
Park. 920/421-1519.
www.peninsulacentury.com (Door Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE
Sun Prairie Blues Fest: Annual festival
featuring music by local, Midwestern and
national performers. Along with great
blues, patrons can enjoy a variety of food
and beverages including a beer garden.
Angell Park. Noon-10pm. 608/298-3475.
www.spbluesfest.com (Dane Co.)
WILLIAMS BAY
Land Rover TriRock Lake Geveva Triathlon: This event includes Half
Extreme, Olympic, Sprint, and
SuperSprint distance triathlons. Relays
are allowed for all races except the
SuperSprint. Edgewater Park. Register on
Fri; sunrise start for Extreme and 1/2Extreme; 6:30am start for International.
858/731-6517. trirock.competitor.com
(Walworth Co.)
SEP 13-14
SAT-SUN
AMERY
Apple River Quilt Guild Annual Quilt Show:
Silent auction, guild challenge, quilt raffle,
vendors, and demonstrations. St. Joseph
Catholic Church. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun
11am-4pm. 715/268-2564.
www.polkcountytourism.com (Polk Co.)
BELMONT
Belmont School Community Fair: Stunt
night and coronation ceremony, football
game, parade, carnival, kids’ games,
musical entertainment, exhibits and
livestock show/auction at school grounds,
evening dance, horse show, and tractor
pull. Belmont School Grounds. 608/7625600. (Lafayette Co.)
CALUMETVILLE
RS Vintage Steel Steam and Gas Engine
Show: View antique farm equipment
working on site. Rock crushing, threshing,
log-sawing, blacksmithing and more.
Featuring garden tractors and Wisconsinmade machinery. N10895 Highway 151
10am-6pm. 920/795-4531.
www.upsteamandgasengine.org (Calumet
Co.)
EAST TROY
East Troy Bluegrass Festival: Top
Bluegrass bands, fiddle, banjo, mandolin
and guitar competitions, gospel music
service, food and craft vendors. East Troy
Village Square. 10am-6:30pm. 262/6423770. www.easttroywi.org (Walworth Co.)
JANESVILLE
World Water Ski Show Tournament:
Tournament will feature an all-star show
ski team from the United States as well as
teams from around the world. Held in the
Rock Aqua Jay Stadium at beautiful
Traxler Park, the venue provides plenty of
seating with spectacular views of the
Rock River. Concessions, including a beer
tent, and on site and off site parking with
a shuttle. Traxler Park. 608/757-3171.
www.janesvillecvb.com (Rock Co.)
LA CROSSE
RIVER FALLS
NEW LONDON
MONROE
Hmong New Year Celebration: One of the
largest Hmong populations in the state
celebrates with Hmong traditional ball
tossing, cultural performances, food &
clothing booths, and sports tournaments.
Crusa Soccer Fields. 608/781-5744.
www.lacrossehmaa.org (La Crosse Co.)
River Falls Bacon Bash: This two-day
festival celebrates all things bacon. Pigthemed activities for the entire family, live
music, merchandise from local
artists/vendors and much more. Sample
bacon-inspired dishes from local
restaurants and food vendors. Downtown.
11am-4pm. 715/425-2533.
tourism.rfchamber.com (Pierce Co.)
Mosquito Hill Nature Center Honey
Sunday: The Waupaca County
Beekeepers’ Association joins the center
staff in offering demonstrations, tours,
honey baked goods, and honey sundaes.
Mosquito Hill Nature Center. 1-4pm.
920/779-6433. www.mosquitohill.com
(Outagamie Co.)
Green County Cheese Days: Events include
Cheese Days chase, big cheese tent, old
time copper kettle cheesemaking
demonstration, cow milking contest,
family farm adventure for kids, dairy farm
tours, barn quilt tours, three
entertainment stages, Cheese Days Chase
and more. Courthouse Square. Fri noonmidnight, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 9am6pm. 608/325-7771.
www.cheesedays.com (Green Co.)
MARSHFIELD
Maple Fall Fest: One of the three largest
festivals in Marshfield with over 160 plus
handmade arts and craft vendors, music,
and entertainment all featured in an
outdoor park setting. Featuring multiple
maple syrup producers and evening
entertainment. Wildwood Park. Sat 9am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/384-3454.
www.visitmarshfieldwi.com (Wood Co.)
MUKWONAGO
SUN
APPLETON
Art on the Town: The art venues on
College Avenue and the Riverfront open
their doors with artist demonstrations and
refreshments. Downtown. 6-9pm.
920/954-9112,
www.appletondowntown.org (Calumet
County Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Mexican Independence Day Festival &
Parade: Features Mexican music, folkloric
dancers, carnival rides, prize drawings,
children’s activities, community resources
exhibit, information booths, crafts, food,
merchandise, and much more. UMOS
Center. Parade starts at 11am. Festival
noon-8pm. 414/389-6002. www.umos.org
(Milwaukee Co.)
PEWAUKEE
Clark House Museum Harvest Fair: Homegrown garden produce, home baked
goods, demonstrations and live music.
Clark House. 1-4pm. 262/691-0233.
www.pewaukeehistory.org (Waukesha Co.)
SEP 17-20
WED-SAT
NEILLSVILLE
Central Wisconsin Horse Sale: Wisconsin’s
largest horse sale attracting buyers and
sellers from across the US. Horses,
mules, horse equipment, horse-drawn
vehicles, and tack of all types offered for
sale. Clark County Fairgrounds. 8:30am.
715/238-8088.
www.centralwihorsesale.net (Clark Co.)
SEP 19-20
FRI-SAT
PLYMOUTH
Oktoberfest: Music by Copper Box and
Polka Potion Band. Burgers/brats, ethnic
foods, a spanferkel (pig roast), and
Biergarten. German music all day
Saturday with a bake sale, excellent
German food and beer, and children’s art
activities in the Arts Center. Plymouth Arts
Center. Fri 5-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm.
(check with Plymouth Arts Center for
definitive hours). 920/892-8409.
www.plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.)
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Maxwell Street Days Flea Market: More
than 650 vendors of crafts, produce,
plants, and tools. Food and refreshments
available. Hwy 83 & Cty NN. 8am-5pm.
262/363-1501.
www.mukwonagochamber.org (Waukesha
Co.)
SEP 14
VIOLA
Viola Horse & Colt Show: Free horse show
featuring horse exhibits and pulls,
carnival rides, food, truck and tractor
pulls, huge raffle, music and more.
Downtown. Fri 6-8pm Sat 8am-10pm.
608/627-1911.
www.horseandcoltshow.com (Richland
Co.)
SEP 19-21
FRI-SUN
CHIPPEWA FALLS
Oktoberfest: A full weekend of German
fun. Three stages with live entertainment,
amazing family fun activities, scrumptious
food, and much more. Northern
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Fri & Sat
11am-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/7230331, 866/723-0340.
www.oktoberfestcf.com (Chippewa Co.)
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Wind Power Championships: Competition
includes long distance racing, course racing, slalom and freestyle for windsurfing
and windkiting. The Lake Winnebago
Super Crossing is also held the Friday
before Windpower Championships.
Roosevelt Park. 11am. 920/922-2550.
www.windpowerwindsurfing.com (Fond
du Lac Co.)
MENASHA
Community First Fox Cities Marathon:
Marathon, wheelchair division, relay, half
marathon, and competitive walk. Expo on
Friday and Saturday at UW-Fox Valley
Campus Field House. UW Fox Valley.
Expo Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm. Kids run
Fri 4-7pm; Sat 5k 9am; Sun Marathon
early start 6am, Marathon, relay, half
marathon start 7am. 920/882-9499.
www.foxcitiesmarathon.org (Calumet Co.)
WEST ALLIS
Milwaukee NARI Fall Home & Remodeling
Show: Annual show featuring more than
200 home improvement and remodeling
experts providing information on the
newest products, services, and trends for
the home. National and local experts will
make presentations with seminars and
other special attractions. Exposition
Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
414/771-4071. www.milwaukeenari.org
(Milwaukee Co.)
SEP 20
SAT
ANTIGO
Fly In Air Show: Pancake and waffle
breakfast served 8-11:30am. Free Young
Eagle flights for first time flyers ages 8-17.
Lunch served from 11:30am-3pm.
Aerobatic demo, aircraft on display and
music. Antigo Airport. 715/623-4525.
antigochamber.com/ (Langlade Co.)
BOULDER JUNCTION
Colorama Dinner: An annual tradition
featuring wild game and baked chicken
served in historic Nash Hall at Camp
Manitowish YMCA. Entertainment and
door prizes. Camp Manito-wish. 6pm.
715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas
Co.)
BRISTOL
Fall Fun Fest: Hayrides, kids’ crafts, food,
green vendors and more. Free admission.
Pringle Nature Center. 11am-3pm.
262/857-8008. www.pringlenc.org
(Kenosha Co.)
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge Fall Fest: Antiques and arts
market including demos in Veterans Park,
petting zoo, family wellness expo, hot
cider, caramel apples and other fall treats,
scarecrow contest, face and pumpkin
painting, family fun games, hayrides and
farmers’ market. Veterans Park. 10am4pm. 608/423-3780.
www.cambridgewi.com (Dane Co.)
CLINTONVILLE
Fall Frenzy: Event includes a Hispanic
culture area with bands and Mexican
food, Main Street filled with crafters,
farmer’s market vendors, a variety of
foods, kid’s area, retail store specials,
chicken cook-off and Chicken Fling.
Downtown. 10am-3pm. 715/823-4606.
www.clintonvillewichamber.com
(Waupaca Co.)
COON VALLEY
Threshing Bee: Celebrate pioneer days
with a threshing bee, skills’ demonstrations, kids’ activities, live animals, and a
mouth-watering, rib-sticking threshing
dinner (reservations required), served at
noon. Norskedalen Nature & Heritage
Center, Inc. 10am-4pm. 608/452-3424.
www.norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.)
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CRANDON
Art In The Square: Arts & craft fair,
specialty food booths, horse and wagon
rides, pumpkins, live entertainment and
fun for the family. Forest County
Courthouse Square. 10am-4pm.
715/478-3450. www.visitforestcounty.com
(Forest Co.)
CROSS PLAINS
Hill & Valley Antique Auto & Americana
Show: Annual antique car show with old
time crafts such as quilting,
blacksmithing, sauerkraut making, music,
food, art & crafts fair and more. A steam
engine will be set up to steam corn on the
cob. Hill & Valley tour is about 22 miles,
an hour drive through our many hills &
valleys. Pancake breakfast served 6:4510:15am. Free to the public. Baer Park.
6:45am-4:30pm. 608/798-3040.
www.crossplainschamber.net (Dane Co.)
EAU CLAIRE
International Fall Festival: Free, familyoriented event featuring ethnic foods and
craft vendors, petting zoo and pony rides,
inflatables, caricature drawings, silly
string war zone, array of international
entertainment, and Parade of Nations at
3pm. Downtown. 10am-6pm. 715/8394914. www.downtowneauclaire.org
(Chippewa Co.)
FALL RIVER
Sorghum Fest: See sorghum processed
from field to jar, giant inflatables for the
kids, face painting, games and make/take
projects, outdoor farm, flea market, “All U
Can Eat” pancake breakfast, live music
and many bucket raffle prizes. Jars of
sorghum available for purchase and free
sorghum recipes. Savanna Oaks
Community Center. 7am–3pm. 920/4846257, 920/623-5319.
www.savannaoakscenter.com (Columbia
Co.)
FERRYVILLE
Ferryville Fall Fest & Market in the Park:
Features Amish baskets, quilts,
needlework, baked goods, produce and
Amish-made furniture. Browse organic
produce and food, jams, jellies,
birdhouses, flowers, plants and tools.
Large number of vendors. Music and
food. Sugar Creek Park. 9am-4pm.
608/734-9406. www.ferryville.com
(Crawford Co.)
GREEN BAY
Rails & Ales Brewfest: Guests are invited
to stroll among the museum’s full-size
trains while sampling dozens of local and
regional craft beers and wines along with
hors d’oeuvres. The evening will also
feature entertainment, raffles and other
prizes. Dinner Train from 5-6:30pm.
National Railroad Museum. 6:30-10pm.
920/437-7623.
www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown Co.)
HAYWARD
Hayward Fall Festival: Fine arts and
crafts, food, brew and wine garden, live
music, sidewalk sales, farmers’ market
items, children’s games, trail run, bike
tour, Harvest baking contest and
scarecrow contest. Downtown. 715/6348662. www.haywardareachamber.com
(Sawyer Co.)
KOHLER
The Blind Horse Winery Fall Harvest
Festival: Activities include live music on
the patio bar, grape stomping competition, horse shoe throwing competition,
and make your own pizza. Vineyards and
E V E N T S
gardens open for strolling. Shopping
available at the winery and the
Restoration Gardens barn. Wine stations
setup throughout the property. The Blind
Horse Restaurant & Winery. 10am-5pm
both days. 920/287-3313.
www.theblindhorse.com (Sheboygan Co.)
LAKE TOMAHAWK
Fall Harvest Festival: Festival featuring
children’s wooden pumpkin decorating,
caramel apples, pies, arts & crafts of all
sizes and shapes, a farmer’s market,
antiques, and of course, the local shops
and eateries. Snow Shoe Baseball
Diamond. 9am-3pm. 715/499-1263.
minocquaartsandcrafts.com (Oneida Co.)
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LAONA
Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival:
Award-winning Green Treasure Forest
Tour, pumpkin patch, face painting,
marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider.
Lumberjack Special Steam Train & Camp
Five Museum Complex. 715/674-3414.
www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com (Forest
Co.)
LITTLE CHUTE
Kermis Dutch Festival: Celebrating Dutch
Heritage, Dutch pancake breakfast,
tulip/arts/craft sales, kids’ games and
entertainment, music, food, Dutch
dancers. Downtown. 10am-11:45pm.
920/851-5921.
www.kermisdutchfestival.com (Outagamie
Co.)
MARSHFIELD
Udder Mudder: A 5k non-competitive mud
obstacle course for people 10-100 years
of age of all athletic abilities using the
farm’s wooded trails, creek, swamp and
fields! Also includes activities for lil’
mudders (9 and under) - Lil’ Piggy
Plunge. All participants must register and
complete a waiver. Go online to register
and obtain complete event details.
Memory Lane Farm. Registration starting
at 9am. 715/387-9502.
www.memorylanefarm.us (Wood Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee River Challenge: Dozens of
collegiate and club teams from across the
nation test their stamina and precision on
the Milwaukee and Menomonee Rivers.
Take in spectacular views and cheer
teams on as they voyage through the
picturesque, three-mile route. Pere
Marquette Park. 9am racing begins.
414/223-6901.
www.milwaukeeriverchallenge.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
REEDSBURG
Heritage Day at Pioneer Log Village:
Demonstrators and re-enactors recreate
the stories of Reedsburg’s past among the
authentic log cabins and museum
buildings. Many activities suited for
children and adults and food for sale.
Pioneer Log Village. 11am-4pm. 608/5242850. (Sauk Co.)
RIPON
Septemberfest: The Watson Street Classic
Cycle Show, showcasing vintage
motorcycles and custom choppers, is
followed by the Custom Car Show where
car collectors in nineteen classes
showcase their vehicles. Pet Parade, live
musical entertainment, lip sync
competitions, children’s activities, and
delectable treats from area restaurants.
Historic Downtown Ripon. 9am-4pm.
920/748-6764. www.ripon-wi.com (Fond
du Lac Co.)
Above: Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival.
SHEBOYGAN
TWO RIVERS
Maywood Earth Ride: A full-service bicycle
tour in the fall beauty of the Northern
Kettle Moraine State Forest. Six routes
range from 12 to 112 miles. Breakfast &
lunch, rest stops, sag support and door
prizes. Ellwood H. May Environmental
Park. Start times vary for each distance.
920/459-3906.
www.gomaywood.org/earthride.htm
(Sheboygan Co.)
Ethnic Festival: Music, dance, food and
many vendors selling items from every
continent. Join in the celebration
beginning with the parade of flags down
Washington Street to the Central Park
Bandstand. Central Park. 9am-5pm.
920/794-1482. tworiversmainstreet.com
(Manitowoc Co.)
ST. GERMAIN
Colorama in St. Germain: Events include
craft show, farmers’ market, wine tasting,
pumpkin painting and fall flower sale.
St. Germain Community Park. 9am-3pm.
715/477-2205. www.st-germain.com
(Vilas Co.)
STEVENS POINT
WAUKESHA
Apple Harvest Festival: Autumn family
festival with a heritage theme. Auction,
hay ride, children’s activities, concert,
artists/exhibitors, food pies, cider and fun.
Expanded Learning Center will be open.
Retzer Nature Center. 9am-5pm.
262/896-8007.
www.waukeshacountyparks.com
(Waukesha Co.)
Art in the Park: Artisans from around the
state gather to display and sell their
works. Food and children’s activities.
Free admission. Pfiffner Pioneer Park.
10am-4pm. 715/344-8901.
www.artintheparkstevenspoint.org
(Portage Co.)
WEYAUWEGA
STURGEON BAY
SEP 20-21
Harvest Festival & Street Art Auction:
Harvest Festival is a celebration of
autumn’s bounty featuring a craft show,
car show, food booths, live music, and
street art auction. Citywide. 9am-5pm.
920/743-6246. www.sturgeonbay.net
(Door Co.)
SUMMIT LAKE
Annual Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride:
Annual ride offering some of the most
beautiful road riding in the Northwoods.
Helmets are required, SAG support, rest
areas, food and refreshments. Summit
Lake Park. 715/623-4134, 800/5264523. www.antigochamber.com (Langlade
Co.)
TURTLE LAKE
Wisconsin Colorfest and Pitchfork Fondue:
Offering Pitchfork Fondue – a sizzlin’
steak dinner with all the trimmings and
dessert. The top sirloins are pierced with
new pitchforks and cooked to perfection
in a cauldron of hot oil. Tickets available
at the door. Garden Club’s Pumpkin
Contest with various age groups for entry
and prizes. Horse drawn wagon rides
down the Cattail Trail. Village Park.
11:30am-5:30pm. 715/357-3984.
www.wisconsincolorfest.com (Barron Co.)
Horse & Buggy Days: An old-time parade,
hayrides, pool tournament, live music,
lost arts demonstrations, a teen dance
and hometown talent. Downtown.
920/867-2500. weyauwegachamber.com
(Waupaca Co.)
SAT-SUN
CEDARBURG
Wine & Harvest Festival: Activities include
a farmers’ market, Arts on the Avenue,
scarecrow contest, pumpkin carving,
grape stomping and grape spitting
contests. Enjoy food courts, wine tasting,
live bands, hayrides, kids’ corner activities
in Cedar Creek Park and more.
Downtown. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am5pm. 262/377-9620.
www.cedarburgfestivals.org (Ozaukee Co.)
HARTFORD
Buckskinners Encampment: Experience an
early 1800s fur traders’ rendezvous with
authentic competitions, teepees, demonstrations, period foods, music, and
refreshments. Hartford Woodlawn Park.
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm. 262/6739892. (Dodge Co.)
HUBERTUS
Holy Hill Art & Farm Markets: Unique
marketplace featuring artists and farmers
presenting their goods in a natural
setting. For those who share a passion
for art, antiques, locally made and grown
products. Enjoy a wide range of treasures
that will fill the barn and homestead
during each market weekend. Sample
produce, products and refreshments
prepared by local farmers and bakers.
The possibilities for creativity and healthy
simple living ideas are endless here. Holy
Hill Art Farm. 9am-4pm. 262/644-5698.
holyhillmarket.com (Washington Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Doors Open Milwaukee: Features the
opening of a hundred buildings –
everything from museums to hotels,
churches to government offices, banks to
transit hubs – all free to the general
public. Tour parts of these buildings that
the public does not have access to. Free
ticketed expert tours available alongside
the general building openings. Various
locations. 10am-5pm. 414/277-7795.
doorsopenmilwaukee.org (Milwaukee Co.)
SOLDIERS GROVE
Driftless Area Art Festival: Once a year,
artists that draw their inspiration from the
Driftless area gather together in Crawford
County at the Driftless Area Art Festival to
display their work. Beauford T. Anderson
Park. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
608/624-3600.
www.driftlessareaartfestival.com
(Crawford Co.)
ST CROIX FALLS
Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau St. Croix
Winery: Wine tasting, gourmet foods,
carriage rides, Polocrosse, arts & crafts,
live music and dancing, Renaissance and
Medieval games, and grape stomping
contests. Chateau St. Croix Winery. Sat
11am-7pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 715/4832556, 866/654-9463.
www.chateaustcroix.com (Polk Co.)
STEVENS POINT
Dozynki Harvest Festival: Polka bands,
Polish and American food and beer. Polka
Mass at St. Stephan’s Catholic Church.
Moose Family Lodge. Sat 12-8pm, Sun
12-6pm. 715/343-5356.
www.polkapowwow.com (Portage Co.)
SEP 21
SUN
BELOIT
Autorama: Over 1,000 vintage cars across
the different classes expected. Parts
swap, flea market and arts and craft area
featuring over 200 vendor spaces. The
car corral area features over 120 classic
and performance cars for sale.
Preservation Park. 9am-3pm. 608/2903628. www.beloitautorama.com
(Rock Co.)
MARIBEL
Maribel Cave Tours: Guided, underground
walking cave tours of the largest cave in
the county. It is electrically floodlighted
and suitable for all ages. See water worn
river passageways, stalactites, flowstone,
a giant rock column, and unique geologic
rock formations. Donations only. Cherney
Maribel Caves County Park. 10am-3pm.
920/683-4189, 920/860-6123.
www.maribelcaves.com (Manitowoc Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN
Wings & Wheels: An Airplane Fly-in and
Car Show. The event starts with a
pancake breakfast for airplanes flying in
and vehicles driving in at 7:30am. At
11am, the lunch menu and D.J. music
will begin and continue throughout the
day. Airplane rides will be available. The
Car Show will take place from 8am-3pm.
A family day of entertainment with free
admission. New Holstein Municipal
Airport. 7:30am-3pm. 920/946-5971.
www.newholstein.org (Calumet Co.)
RIVER FALLS
The Autumn Trek Ride: Experience four
scenic country routes from moderate to
the ultimate challenge for biking enthusiasts of all ages. Each route is marked and
mapped with rest stops along the way.
Hoffman Park. Registration 7am.
715/425-2533.
www.rivervalleytrails.org/trek.html
(Pierce Co.)
WAUKESHA
Pedal the Kettle: The Spring City Spinners
Bicycle Club hosts their annual fully-supported, classic century tour through the
back roads of scenic Waukesha County.
Rides of 30, 64 or 100 miles. Held rain or
shine. Meal at end of ride. Meadowbrook
Elementary School. 262/607-2722.
www.springcityspinners.org (Waukesha
Co.)
SEP 25-27
THU-SAT
SIREN
G. BonsAck
Siren Harvestfest & Taste of Siren:
Festivities include the annual Taste of
Siren followed by the hand-made artisan
and crafter show, carriage rides, car
show, farmers’ market, pumpkin bowling,
petting zoo, walk for the animals, contests
and more. 715/349-5999, 800/788-3164.
www.visitsiren.com (Burnett Co.)
SEP 25-28
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FRI-SAT
CABLE
Cable Area Fall Fest: Enjoy a pumpkin
pecan pancake breakfast, great local
wines and artisan cheeses, an old fashioned pig and corn roast, ice cold beverages and non-stop live entertainment.
Also featuring a giant craft fair, one of
northern Wisconsin’s best classic car
shows and games for the kids.
Downtown. 715/798-3833.
www.cable4fun.com (Bayfield Co.)
MINOCQUA
50th Annual Beef-A-Rama: The 50 year
kick-off begins on Friday evening in Torpy
Park with a performance by Mama’s Little
Hippies. The downtown beef cook-offs
begin early in the morning along with live
music and roast beef sandwich sales and
eating contest starting at 11:30am. Other
activities include the craft show at Torpy
Park from 9am-5pm, live music at four
stages, cow plop, petting zoo, 50 Cows for
50 Years, and the famous Parade of Beef
at 2:15pm down main street. Awards
ceremony at 3pm following the parade.
Torpy Park. Friday 6-10 pm Saturday
9am-8pm. 715/356-5266.
www.beefarama.com/ (Oneida Co.)
SEP 26-28
FRI-SUN
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE
Antique and Classic Boat Show: Boats will
be on display all weekend showcasing
major boat manufacturers: Streblow,
Hacker, Gar Wood and many more.
Vendors will have items for sale and
“Start Your Engines” boat parade will be
Saturday. Admission is free. The Abbey
Resort. 630/802-2698, 800/709-1323.
www.genevalakeboatshow.com (Walworth
Co.)
Oktoberfest: Activities include the
Torchlight Parade and Maple Leaf
Parade, carnival rides, ethnic foods,
authentic German entertainment, national
entertainers as well as local and regional
country, pop, blues and rock groups and
children’s acts. Oktoberfest Grounds.
608/784-3378. www.oktoberfestusa.com
(La Crosse Co.)
GAYS MILLS
SEP 25-OCT 9
Fall Jefferson Car Show: Swap meet, car
corral and car show for classics,
collectibles, street rods and trucks. More
than 3,100 vendor stalls and over 1,000
cars for sale. Swap and car corral all
three days; car show Sat & Sun. Jefferson
County Fair Park. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat &
Sun 6am-4pm. 608/244-8416.
www.madisonclassics.com (Jefferson Co.)
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Milwaukee Film Festival: The festival will
screen 150 plus of the world’s top films in
three city venues. Oriental Theatre,
Landmark Downer Theatre and Fox Bay
Cinema Grill. 414/755-1965. mkefilm.org
(Milwaukee Co.)
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Octoberfest License to Cruise Car Show:
Classic car show with more than 400
cars, live entertainment and food. This
year’s featured car is the Ford Mustang,
celebrating it’s 50th anniversary! A
Mustang from each year will be
represented. Downtown. 6-10pm.
920/734-3377. www.octoberfestonline.org
(Calumet Co.)
MINERAL POINT
Top: La Crosse Oktoberfest. Above: License
to Cruise Car Show at Appleton Octoberfest.
long Midwest Cornish Festival and Celtic
Celebration. Pendarvis. 7-10pm.
608/987-2122.
www.pendarvishistoricsite.org (Iowa Co.)
Cornish Festival Pub Night: Live music,
cash bar, and a variety of pub games.
Event kicks off Mineral Point’s weekend-
Apple Festival: Festival includes arts and
crafts fair, huge flea market, 2K & 5K run
and walk, horseshoe tournament,
pancake breakfast, food stands, music,
and parade at 1:30pm Sunday.
Downtown. 9am-5pm. 608/735-4341.
www.gaysmills.org (Crawford Co.)
JEFFERSON
LADYSMITH
Leaf it to Rusk Fall Festival: Annual fall
festival features farmers’ market, art displays by area artists, hikes and tours,
chair lift rides and other activities in the
Blue Hills area at Christie Mountain and
at the Reclaimed Flambeau Mine, railroad
display and tours, airport fly-in and pancake breakfast, Gravel Grinders bike ride,
ATV guided rides, beer, wine and cheese
tasting kick-off event, garage sales and
much more. Throughout Rusk County.
Friday is kick-off event in the evening;
Sat & Sun events throughout the day.
715/532-7328.
www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
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PESHTIGO
New Glarus Oktoberfest: Live music in
festival tent all weekend. Ceremonial
tapping of a keg of New Glarus Brewery’s
Staghorn Octoberfest beer. Wagon rides,
activities for the kids, food stands by local
restaurants, fondue demonstration and
tasting, and antique tractor pull.
Downtown. 608/527-2095.
www.swisstown.com (Green Co.)
Autumn Fest: Community celebration with
farmers’/craft market, food, chili contest,
children’s activities and costume parade,
music, and sidewalk sales of retailers and
vendors. Downtown Square. 608/8978411. www.brodheadchamber.org (Green
Co.)
Pendarvis Crowdy Crawn: “Crowdy Crawn”
is a Cornish expression for “a mixture of
fun.” Expect a mixture of storytelling,
creatures from Cornish legend, and
traditional domestic crafts. The event is
part of Mineral Point’s weekend
celebration of Cornish culture. Pendarvis.
11am-4pm. 608/987-2122.
www.pendarvishistoricsite.org (Iowa Co.)
Peshtigo Historical Day: Firetower
walk/run. Parade with main events at
Badger Park. Live music, craft booths,
food, balloon jumping equipment and
games all day. Badger Park. Firetower
Run/Walk registration 6:30am-7:45am.
Parade at 10:30am. Live music 11:30am9:30pm. 715/582-0327.
www.peshtigochamber.com (Marinette
Co.)
SAYNER
Colorama Weekend & Sunday Brunch:
Something special at all stores. Colorama
Brunch and Craft Show on Sunday at the
Sayner Community Center. Raffles every
hour. Sayner Community Building.
715/542-3789. www.sayner-starlake.org
(Vilas Co.)
WARRENS
FISH CREEK
Fall Harvest Fest: Live music, free guided
tours and free wine and beer tasting. Hop
aboard a horse drawn wagon ride or jump
in an inflatable castle. Other activities
include a pie eating contest and pick your
own apples. Orchard Country Winery and
Market. 10am-5pm. 920/868-3479.
www.orchardcountry.com (Door Co.)
FRANKSVILLE
Warrens Cranberry Festival: World’s largest
cranberry festival with over a thousand
arts and crafts/flea/antique/farm market
booths, cranberry harvest tours, a gigantic
parade, midway, and cranberry recipe
contest. Downtown. 7am-5pm. 608/3784200. www.cranfest.com (Monroe Co.)
Pumpkin Harvest Art & Craft Fair: Free
event held in conjunction with the
popular Tucker 4-H Pancake Breakfast.
Enjoy a fall day in the country with food,
art, crafts, petting zoo, hayrides, corn
maze, and pumpkins. Swan’s Pumpkin
Farm. 9am-1pm. 262/634-1482. (Racine
Co.)
WEST ALLIS
HAYWARD
Harvest Fair: Enjoy fall-focused events,
activities, live entertainment,
competitions, scarecrow making and
pumpkin bowling. Free admission.
Wisconsin State Fair Park. Fri 5-9pm,
Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-5pm. 414/2667300. www.wistatefair.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
World Beef Expo: A variety of educational
seminars, youth sweepstakes contests,
the World Beef Expo elite sale and a trade
show. All events are open to the public.
Case IH Coliseum. 920/479-0658.
www.worldbeefexpo.com (Milwaukee Co.)
Birkie Trail Run & Trek: Events include the
Individual Marathon Run, Half Marathon,
Marathon Relay, Birkie Trek Nordic Walk
and the 5K Fun Run. All events take
place on the famous and hilly Birkie trail
at one of the most beautiful times of the
year. 715/634-5025. www.birkie.com
(Sawyer Co.)
SEP 26-29
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WASHBURN
Biketember Fest: Fall ColorRIDES are all
led by experienced ride leaders and
follow the most scenic roads and trails of
the Bayfield Peninsula. New this year,
rides offer three types of bicycle riding:
road, mountain and fat bike. Washburn
Area Chamber of Commerce. 715/3732114. www.northcoastcycling.org/
(Bayfield Co.)
SEP 27
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Changes may occur.
Before driving a long distance
to attend an event call or
e-mail ahead to verify dates
or visit travelwisconsin.com.
OGEMA
Christmas Tree Festival: Christmas tree
contest, tree toss contest, parade, food
and refreshments, “Run to the Peak”
race at Timm’s Hill, library book sale and
quilt raffle, tours of Pioneer House
Museum, large arts and crafts fair, ATV
pull, and annual Fireman’s Dance.
Elementary School. 9am. 715/767-5989,
715/767-5836. (Price Co.)
PHILLIPS
Phillips’ Fall Harvest Festival: Arts and
craft fair on the courthouse lawn with live
music, bakery sales, sidewalk sales,
farmers’ market, scarecrow contest, A
Taste of Fall in Phillips, family movie,
pumpkin decorating, special craisin and
cranberry menu items at participating
eateries and a run/walk at 9am at Birch
Island Resort. Downtown. 9am-3pm.
715/339-4100, 888/408-4800.
www.phillipswisconsin.net (Price Co.)
POTOSI
Potosi Bicycle Tour: Ride along the
Mississippi on the Great River Road.
Registration includes lunch and live
music all afternoon. Entry fee $55 single,
$80 family, $70 tandem. Pre-registration
online. Holiday Gardens Event Center.
8am. 608/763-4002.
www.potosibrewery.com (Grant Co.)
KENOSHA
Oktoberfest at Kemper Center: Event
features German food and beer, music
and dancing, and a full cash bar. $10
entrance fee. Kemper Center. 4-10pm.
262/657-6005. www.kempercenter.com
(Kenosha Co.)
LA CROSSE
Maple Leaf Road Races: A fun and active
way for the entire family to kick off the
Oktoberfest Celebration and support the
YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Raise
pledge money to walk or run the 5K,
5-mile or Half Marathon. Riverside Park.
6:45am. 608/784-3378.
www.oktoberfestusa.com (La Crosse Co.)
MARINETTE
Forgotten Fire Winery 3rd Anniversary
Party: Live music, food for purchase,
prize drawings and more. Wine tasting is
$4 for 7 samples and a glass to keep.
Forgotten Fire Winery. 11am-5pm.
715/582-3473.
www.forgottenfirewinery.com (Marinette
Co.)
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Octoberfest: Enjoy more than 100 food
booths serving ethnic delights, live music
on five stages, a large arts and crafts area
on the campus of Lawrence University,
the Applefest recipe contest, and a family
fun area. Downtown. 9am-6pm. 920/7347101. www.octoberfestonline.org
(Calumet Co.)
Green County Fall National Tractor and
Truck Pull: Tractor pullers with categories
for limited prostock, light limited super
stock, prostocks, 466 hotfarm, unlimited
super stock, 640 profarm, TWD mod
trucks, super stock diesel trucks, and
mini rods. Fairgrounds. 608/558-2316.
www.greencountyfallnationals.com/
(Green Co.)
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Heritage Weekend: A weekend of fun
family activities. Spaghetti dinner, 5K/5
mile race, Heritage Festival with music,
food, vendors, exhibitors and crafters.
Fun and games for all ages. Free
admission. Museum buildings open to the
public. New Richmond Heritage Center.
Fri 4:30-7pm, Sat. 8am, Sun 11am-5pm.
715/246-3276.
www.NRHeritageCenter.org (St. Croix Co.)
Edgerton Sterling North Book and Film
Festival: Annual event that promotes the
literacy in children, adults and seniors by
introducing new and upcoming authors
while also presenting well-known and
admired authors. All presentations are
free. Edgerton High School. 9am-5pm.
608/561-6101.
www.sterlingnorthbookfestival.com (Dane
Co.)
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MERRILL
Colorama Bike Tour: 10, 30 and 50-mile
bike tours along the Wisconsin River.
Enjoy the wonderful fall colors. Stange’s
Kitchenette Park. Registration begins at
9am, ride starts at 10am. 715/536-7313.
www.merrillparkandrec.com (Lincoln Co.)
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OSHKOSH
Fall Color Biking Festival: Join more than
650 mountain bicyclists for this annual
fall color fundraiser for the trail. Hosted
by WORBA, and sponsored by Trek,
Wheel and Sprocket, and the LaGrange
General Store/Backyard Bike Shop. John
Muir Trailhead. 262/495-8600.
www.fallcolorfestival.org (Jefferson Co.)
Earth Science Club Gem & Mineral Show:
Exhibits and demonstrations. Rock,
mineral, bead, jewelry and over 80
vendor tables. Door prizes and special
events for kids. Admission fee. Sunnyview
Expo Center. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am4pm. 920/725-1640. (Winnebago Co.)
SEP 27-28
SAT-SUN
BAILEYS HARBOR
Baileys Harbor Autumn Fest: Arts and
crafts, entertainment, food and
beverages. Town Hall. 9am-4pm.
920/839-2366. www.doorcounty.com
(Door Co.)
CENTURIA
Baker Orchard Art Festival: The artists in
the Earth Group will show and sell their
works. The Orchard and Gallery will be
open to the public. Live music. Hayrides
through the apple orchard, fresh apple
cider and pie. Baker Orchard & Gallery.
9am-5pm. 763/439-9535.
www.bakerorchard.com (Polk Co.)
GREEN LAKE
Harvest Festival: Weekend activities
include a craft fair, live music, contests
and games, and a farmers’ market.
Collector car show, local restaurant’s
Fabulous Food Fair, auction and raffle on
Sunday. Downtown. 10am-5pm. Car
Show Sunday 10am-3:30pm. 920/2943231, 800/253-7354.
www.visitgreenlake.com (Green Lake Co.)
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Greenbush. Above: World Dairy Expo in
Madison.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen: Handson cooking workshop for adults where
participants take a culinary tour of the
late 19th century through the preparation
and consumption of a Victorian breakfast
using the foods, utensils and technology
of the time. Tours of the Villa Louis estate
follow breakfast. By reservation only. Villa
Louis. 8:30am-1pm. 608/326-2721,
(Crawford Co.)
RACINE
Party on the Pavement: Downtown
Racine’s premiere free street festival with
music, numerous stages of continuous
live entertainment, a beverage garden, a
special Fun Zone and much more! Art
Walk on 6th Street. Food vendors and
other special guests. Downtown. 10am7pm. 262/634-6002.
www.racinedowntown.com (Racine Co.)
SHAWANO
Bike the Barn Quilts: Choose from four
scenic routes varying in distances from
15-35 miles or a 3-5 mile family fun ride.
All routes showcase the beautiful 8’ x 8’
quilt squares along with the fall colors.
This family friendly event will provide SAG
wagons, maps, snacks, and a ride
souvenir. Memorial Park. 15-35 mile rides
start 9-10am; Family Fun Ride starts 1011am; Guided Tour Ride starts 10am.
715/524-2139, 800/235-8528.
www.shawanocountry.com (Shawano Co.)
SIREN
Arts Alive on 35: Twenty-five area artists
and crafters display and sell their artwork
in painting, ceramics, jewelry, pastels,
fibers, and crafts. Burnett Area Arts
Group (BAAG).10am-3pm. 715/3495960, (Burnett Co.)
TIGERTON
Applefest: A “Taste of Tigerton” event to
showcase local apple orchards selling
varieties of apples, apple orchard tours,
food booths (fresh apple pie), arts/craft
vendors and pie baking contest. Legion
Park. 10am-5pm. 715/535-2110.
www.tigertonmainstreet.org (Shawano
Co.)
WAUSAU
Bull Falls Brewery Oktoberfest: Enjoy
Oktoberfest food, tapping of the
ceremonial Oktoberfest keg, live German
music, door prizes and more. Bull Falls
Brewery. Noon-6:30pm. 715/842-2337.
www.bullfallsbrewery.com (Marathon Co.)
WAUSAU
Fall Colors Comet Sky Ride: View the
spectacular fall color of Rib Mountain.
Six-seat chair lift encloses passengers
with a safety bar. Easy loading and
unloading. Get off at the top to observe,
then resume the ride back to your starting
point. $8 for all ages. Granite Peak Ski
Area. 11am-4pm. 715/845-2846.
www.skigranitepeak.com (Marathon Co.)
SEP 28
SUN
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Elkhorn Antique Flea Market: More than
500 dealers with antiques and more.
Concessions. Admission fee. Walworth
County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 7am.
414/525-0820. www.nlpromotionsllc.com
(Walworth Co.)
FENNIMORE
Wade House Civil War Weekend: Largest
Civil War re-enactment and encampment
in Wisconsin. A full schedule of activities
both days with two authentic battles reenacted each day. Wade House. 9am5pm. 920/526-3271. www.wadehouse.org
(Sheboygan Co.)
Farm Toy Show & Sale: Annual show
features antique and collectible farm toys
to buy, sell or trade. FFA pancake
breakfast served 7am-noon. Fennimore
Memorial Building. 9am-2pm. 608/8227806. www.fennimore.com/calendar
(Grant Co.)
Heritage Day: Demonstrations of old world
crafts, antique tractors and farm
equipment, hit and miss engines, horse
drawn shuttle rides, and kettle corn and
food stands. Kids can ride the museum’s
mini-train weekends through October.
Fennimore Railroad Historical Society
Museum. 10am-4pm. 608/822-3446.
www.fennimore.com (Grant Co.)
HUDSON
HORICON
GREENBUSH
Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival: Over 80
juried artists gather in Hudson’s Lakefront
Park for this two day event. The Artist
Village will be open both days of the
event, hosting some of the top artists
showcasing their products. Come hungry
for great food and beverages and enjoy
live entertainment and “The Art” of
demonstrations. Lakefront Park. Sat
10am-5pm; Sun 10 am-4pm. 715/3868411. www.SayHellotoHudson.com (St.
Croix Co.)
LA POINTE
Anishinaabe Cultural Days: Two days of
celebration of Ojibwe culture on the
island that the Ojibwe people think of as
their spiritual home. Madeline Island
Museum. 10am-3:30pm. 715/747-2415.
www.madelineislandmuseum.org
(Ashland Co.)
MARATHON
Wausau Snowmobile Grass Drags & Swap
Meet: Annual snowmobile grass drags
event featuring Wisconsin’s largest
snowmobile/ATV swap meet & power
sports dealer/vendor expo. ATV/mini rod
pulls. Food and refreshments on grounds.
Admission fee. Wausau Grass Drags Site.
Gates open 8am daily. 715/571-9768.
www.trailmatesclub.com (Marathon Co.)
MONROE
Model Train Show & Swap Meet: Annual
train show with operating layouts,
activities for kids, and a sale. Sponsored
by the Green County Model Railroaders.
Stateline Ice Arena. 10am-4pm. 608/3259779. www.gcmrrinc.org (Green Co.)
Autumn Art on the Marsh: Arts and crafts
sale with a varied craft selection featuring
vendors with hand crafted items that
beautify your home and make unique
gifts. Free admission. Discher Park.
10am-4pm. 920/485-3200.
www.horiconchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
PRESQUE ISLE
Chamber Wild Game Cookoff: Sample the
entries to judge the “Wildest Cook in the
North.” Presque Isle Community Center.
11am-2pm. 715/686-2910.
www.presqueisle.com (Vilas Co.)
RACINE
Tour of Historic Places: Guides narrate
tours of architecturally and historically
significant homes. Attendees receive a
guide book with the history of each
building. $12 day of tour. Downtown.
11am-5:30pm. 262/634-5748.
www.preservationracine.org (Racine Co.)
SEP 30-OCT 4
TUE-SAT
MADISON
World Dairy Expo: A showcase for elite
dairy cattle, cutting edge research and
modern technologies. Products,
demonstrations, seminars, cattle judging,
great food, and Purple Cow Gift Shop
selling dairy souvenirs. Alliant Energy
Center. Daily 9am-5pm. 608/267-3976.
www.worlddairyexpo.com (Dane Co.)
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Village where you will be met by some of
the spookiest characters around.
Galloway House & Village. 7-10 pm.
920/922-0991. www.fdlhistory.com (Fond
du Lac Co.)
WAUKESHA
WI Antiques Dealers Show & Sale: 55
carefully-chosen dealers from across the
Midwest bringing their finest antiques to
the Milwaukee area. Waukesha Expo
Center. Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm
414/510-4441.
wisconsinantiquesdealers.com (Waukesha
Co.)
MADISON
WAUPACA
World Dairy Expo: A showcase for elite
dairy cattle, cutting edge research and
modern technologies. Products, demonstrations, seminars, cattle judging, great
food, and Purple Cow Gift Shop selling
dairy souvenirs. Alliant Energy Center.
Daily 9am-5pm. 608/267-3976.
www.worlddairyexpo.com (Dane Co.)
Chain O’ Lakes Blues Fest: The history of
the Indian Crossing Casino comes alive in
the fall at the Chain O’ Lakes Blues
Festival. Ding’s Dock Indian Crossing
Casino. 715/258-7343, 888/417-4040.
www.waupacaareachamber.com
(Waupaca Co.)
OCT 2-5
THU-SUN
CAROLINE
Caroline Colorama: Horse-drawn wagon
rides, camping, Wisconsin’s largest horse
trail ride and parade. 715/754-2010.
www.carolinelionscolorama.com
(Shawano Co.)
JANESVILLE
Janesville Irish Fest: Festival celebrating
Janesville’s Irish heritage and culture with
music, food, children’s events and other
Irish-themed festivities. Downtown.
608/757-3171. janesvilleirishfest.com
(Rock Co.)
WEST SALEM
Oktoberfest Race Weekend: Annual shorttrack races in 19 divisions over four days.
Stars & cars of the NASCAR Re/Max
Challenge Series. Food & refreshments.
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway.
608/786-1525.
www.lacrossespeedway.com (La Crosse
Co.)
OCT 3
FRI
GREEN LAKE
Beer Cruise: Cruise around beautiful
Green Lake on Heidel House Resort’s
60-foot catamaran-style yacht, the
Escapade. Take in the panoramic views
as you sample a variety of great beer from
a featured brewery and enjoy light
appetizers. Reservations required. Heidel
House Resort & Spa. 6-7:30pm.
920/294-3344, 800/444-2812.
heidelhouse.com (Green Lake Co.)
OCT 3-4
FRI-SAT
FOND DU LAC
Ghosts of Galloway: This walking tour of
the village will take you through some of
the buildings at the Galloway House and
OCT 3-5
FRI-SUN
AMHERST
Hidden Studios: Art Along the Ice Age
Trail: Several working artist studios will be
open to the public for an opportunity to
see where and how the art is created and
to purchase locally made, original art.
These artists and their guest artists will be
available to talk about their work, and
many will be providing demonstrations.
Various studios. Fri & Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 11am-4pm. 715/824-2809.
www.hiddenstudiosarttour.com (Portage
Co.)
BAYFIELD
Bayfield’s 53rd Annual Apple Festival: The
three day event includes over 60 orchard
and food booths selling Bayfield’s apples,
apple delicacies, art & craft vendor
booths and fine art in Memorial Park, a
Venetian Boat Parade of glimmering
boats, kids’ carnival rides and games,
apple peeling contest, fish boil & dance,
Big Top Chautauqua’s Blue Canvas
Orchestra performing throughout the
weekend on the Grandstand stage, and
the Grand Parade on Sunday featuring a
400 member “Mass Band” finale.
Downtown Bayfield and Memorial Park.
Fri-Sun all booths open 10am-5pm. See
event schedule for evening activities.
715/779-3335, 800/447-4094.
bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
DURAND
Fresh Art Tour Autumn 2014: A self-guided
tour of the artists’ studios and eclectic
galleries near beautiful Lake Pepin and
the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin. Each
site will feature demonstrations and
discussions about the artist’s methods
and ideas. The art ranges from textiles to
pottery, painting, mixed media and much
more. Various locations. 10am-5pm each
day. 715/672-8188, 715/285-5692.
www.freshart.org (Pepin Co.)
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HAYWARD
BERLIN
Muskies Inc. Musky Tournament: Catch
and release. Tournament takes place on
17 area lakes for two days. All monies go
back to fishing related projects in the
Hayward Lakes area. $30,000 in prizes
awarded. Entry fee is $75 for adults and
$25 for children. Hayward Area Lakes.
Tournament held Fri and Sat. Awards
ceremony will be Sunday, from 1-2:30pm.
715/634-2921, 715/634-4543.
www.muskiesinc-hayward.org (Sawyer
Co.)
Pumpkins on Petunias: Farm market,
pumpkin bowling and carving, arts &
crafts fair, live music, bake sales, Culinary
Classic and more. Be there for the exciting Polly Pooper & Tractor Parade at 1pm
and The Great Pumpkin Drop following
parade. Berlin Chamber of Commerce
Soapbox Derby. Downtown. 10am-5pm.
920/361-3636. www.berlinchamber.net
(Green Lake Co.)
MAYVILLE
Audubon Days: The weekend event line-up
includes a run/walk, a bike tour, the
Audubon arts & crafts gallery, a car show,
parade, food court, kids’ events,
entertainment and more. Main Street.
920/387-5776. www.audubondays.com
(Dodge Co.)
RICHLAND CENTER
Center Color Fest: A celebration of fall
colors with activities including food sales,
music and entertainment, city wide
garage sales Friday and Saturday, Wheels
of Time Truck and Tractor Show, Lights
Parade in downtown Richland Center,
and more. Throughout Richland County &
Richland Center. 608/647-6205.
www.richlandchamber.com (Richland Co.)
Wheels of Time: Antique trucks, tractors,
cars and gas engines, sawmill, shredding
and threshing demonstrations. Public is
invited. Free admission. Lunch stand with
delicious homemade pies. Sheafor Farms.
608/647-3836, 608/647-6205.
www.richlandchamber.com (Richland Co.)
OCT 4
SAT
ALBANY
Fall Festival: Musical entertainment,
games and activities for kids, kiddie
tractor pull, food stands, arts and crafts
fair, flea market. Downtown. 608/8623240. www.albany-chamber.org (Green
Co.)
GALESVILLE
Apple Affair: Watch as a 10-foot apple pie
bakes on the square. Enjoy breakfast
omelets, brats, apple pies & caramel
apples. Craft sale, flea market, historic
displays, live music, & bike tours through
the orchards. Downtown. 608/582-2868.
www.galesvillewi.com (Trempealeau Co.)
Apple Affair Bicycle Ride: Family-oriented
bike ride of 6-72 miles through the rolling
hills around Galesville. Enjoy rest stops at
area apple orchards. Before the ride
enjoy an omelet breakfast, and after a
piece of famous 10-foot apple pie.
Downtown. Reg begins 8am. 608/5824612. www.appleaffairbiketour.com
(Trempealeau Co.)
HARTFORD
Hartford Autumnfest: Pumpkins, scarecrows and hay bales. A decorated pumpkin contest kicks off the event along with
a craft fair, best scarecrow contest and
kids games. Plenty to eat, drink and
check out at the local shops. Downtown.
11am-4pm. 262/673-7193.
www.downtownhartfordwi.com (Dodge
Co.)
IOLA
Iola-Scandinavia Gift and Craft Show:
Homemade candies, soaps, framed
photos, finely crafted wood furniture and
other locally made gift and craft items for
sale. Children’s face painting and
pumpkin painting. Iola Historical Society’s
Taste of Norway and Lost Arts Fest also
held at the same location. Iola Historical
Society. 10am-3pm. 715/445-5505.
iolahistoricalsociety.org (Waupaca Co.)
LA FARGE
Dam Challenge Triathlon: Scenic and
challenging multi-sport event which
includes seven miles of paddling on the
winding Kickapoo River, a 14 mile road
bike during peak fall colors through the
rural countryside of the Kickapoo Valley
and a three mile cross-country run on the
trails of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.
Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Race starts at
9am. 608/625-2960. kvr.state.wi.us
(Vernon Co.)
LAKE MILLS
Tyranena Oktoberfest Bike Ride: 25, 46 &
66-mile routes through the beautiful
Jefferson County countryside begin and
end at the Tyranena Brewery. Rest stops,
SAG support, and a chance to tour Trek
Bikes in Waterloo. Enjoy beverages, live
music, a hog roast and spaghetti dinner.
Tyranena Brewery. Rides begin at 11am.
920/648-8699.
www.tyranena.com/bikeride (Jefferson
Co.)
LAONA
Lumberjack Steam Train Cowboy
Reenactment: Step back in time and take
part in a Wild West train robbery. An
authentic cowboy reenactment and
robbery of the Lumberjack Steam Train.
Ride the train and experience the Wild
West up close. Lumberjack Steam Train
Camp 5 Museum. 11am, Noon, 1pm &
2pm. 715/674-3414.
Co.)
Lumberjack Steam Train Fall Festival:
Award-winning Green Treasure Forest
Tour, pumpkin patch, face painting,
marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider.
Lumberjack Special Steam Train & Camp
Five Museum Complex. 715/674-3414.
Co.)
MADISON
Brewery Bike Tour: Brewery biking tours
beginning on the Isthmus and visiting Ale
Asylum, Next Door Brewing and One
Barrel Brewing. There will also be
Madison Beer History stops along the way
visiting the former sites of Fauerbach
Brewery and the former Hess Cooperage.
Fee to participate. Rentals are available or
bring your own bicycle, helmet, and lock.
Machinery Row Bicycles. 1-5pm.
608/467-5707.
www.hopheadbeertours.com (Dane Co.)
MANITOWISH WATERS
Cran A Rama: Celebrating the start of the
fall color and cranberry harvest season
with an arts and craft fair, a cranberry
cooking contest, “Taste of Harvest”
concessions, free cranberry marsh tours,
free fall color pontoon rides sponsored by
the Mantowish Waters Lakes Association,
Lioness bake sale, fresh cranberry sales,
self-guided fall color tours, cranberry
samples and more. Manitowish Waters
Community Center. 9am-3pm. 715/5438488. www.manitowishwaters.org (Vilas
Co.)
MERRILL
Lincoln Lager Barleyfest: Enjoy micro
brewery samples and entertainment. Ride
and overnight packages available. Merrill
Area Recreation Complex. 2-6pm.
715/536-7313. www.llbarleyfest.com
(Lincoln Co.)
MONROE
Chili Cook-Off & Oktoberfest: Homemade
chili – vote for your favorites. Cooking
starts at 8am, samples by 11am, judging
at noon. Live music, arts and crafts fair,
farmer’s market, pie contest, and
activities for kids. Historic Courthouse
Square. 608/329-7103.
www.monroechilicookoff.com (Green Co.)
NEILLSVILLE
Highground Car Show & Chili Cook Off:
Classic car show with chili cookoff. The
Highground Veterans Memorial Park.
10am. Rain or shine. 715/743-4224.
www.thehighground.org (Clark Co.)
NEW AUBURN
Parade of Colors Fall Hike on the Ice Age
Trail: The hills and lakes of the Chippewa
Moraine are never more beautiful than at
this colorful time of year. This annual hike
begins at the Chippewa Moraine David R.
Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center. Several
hike options will be available and include
a shuttle, refreshments, and fun.
Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State
Recreation Area. Hiking between 9-11am.
715/967-2164.
chippewamoraine.iceagetrail.org (Barron
Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen: In this
hands-on cooking workshop for adults,
participants take a culinary tour of the
late 19th century through the preparation
and consumption of a Victorian breakfast
using the foods, utensils and technology
of the time. Tours of the Villa Louis estate
follow breakfast. By reservation only. Villa
Louis. 8:30am-1pm. 608/326-2721,
(Crawford Co.)
REEDSBURG
Reedsburg Fire Department Arts and Craft
Show: Area artists and crafters show and
sell inside the station and adjacent tent.
Reedsburg Fire Station. 9am-3pm.
608/495-1820. (Sauk Co.)
ST CROIX FALLS
St. Croix Falls AutumnFest: Festivities
include art, craft and food fair 10am3pm, music at the St. Croix Falls Farmer’s
Market 11am-2pm, Mammoth Gravel
Classic Bike Ride at Cyclova XC 8am &
9am starts, and more. The Overlook &
Main Street. 612/385-4598.
www.scfaf.com (Polk Co.)
STOCKBRIDGE
October in the Park: Great fall festival and
craft fair. Variety of arts and crafts
vendors including metal art, photography,
handmade jewelry, pumpkins/cornstalks,
clothing, wool items, homemade
confections, food and other great giftgiving items plus food and music.
Stockbridge Firemen-Legion Park. 10am4pm. 920/439-1914. (Calumet Co.)
STONE LAKE
Stone Lake Cranberry Festival: Events
include cranberry marsh tours, parade,
crate derby, arts & crafts fair and much
more. Various locations. 715/865-3378.
www.stonelakecranberryfestival.com
(Washburn Co.)
SAT-SUN
EAGLE RIVER
Cranberry Fest: Huge arts and crafts
show, world’s largest cranberry cheesecake, cranberry cook-off, fitness
walk/run/bike tour, cranberry marsh and
winery tours, farmers’ market, chain saw
carvings, fresh cranberries and craisin
sales, antique market and much more.
Vilas County Fairgrounds. Sat 9am-4pm;
Sun 9am-3pm. Reservations required for
marsh tours. 715/479-6400, 800/3596315. www.eagleriver.org (Vilas Co.)
MOUNT HOREB
Fall Heritage Festival: Experience
Norwegian heritage with crafters, heritage
demonstrations, farmers’ market, buggy
rides, quilt show, and a Host Frokost
(Norwegian breakfast). Downtown. Sat
9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 608/4375914. www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
NEKOOSA
Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest: Growers
from across the state weigh their giant
pumpkins for international competition.
Festival also features crafts, flea market,
farmers’ market, antique tractors, kids’
games, giant pumpkin drop, bake-off,
pumpkin boat races, car show,
entertainment and more. Nekoosa
Business Park. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am4pm. 715/570-7133.
www.nekoosagiantpumpkinfest.com
(Wood Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Shihata Orchard Fest: Family fun with
wagon rides, U-pick apples and pumpkins. Visit the Apple House with 25 varieties of apples, jams and jellies, award
winning cider, pumpkins, Wisconsin wine,
cheese and sausage. Shihata Orchards.
9am-5pm. 608/326-2785.
www.shihataorchard.com (Crawford Co.)
SHAWANO
STURGEON BAY
Run Wild 2014: 10K run and 3-mile
run/walk, 1/3-mile Smokey Bear Run and
2/3-mile Park Ranger Run.
Refreshments, door prizes, trophies.
Potawatomi State Park. 920/743-6866.
www.runwild.org (Door Co.)
THORP
Thorp Pumpkin Fest: Over 130 arts/crafts
& food booths, horse-drawn wagon rides,
pony rides, Iron Man obstacle challenge,
Civil War and French & Indian War
reenactments, and contests for pumpkin
recipes, pumpkin painting and carving,
pumpkin pie eating, seed spitting, the
great pumpkin weigh-in, biggest
sunflower head and the biggest ear of
corn. Washington St. 9am-4pm. 715/6442102. www.clarkcountytourism-wi.org
(Clark Co.)
WAUKESHA
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OCT 4-5
Waukesha Art Crawl: A wide array of
unique galleries filled with decorative and
functional art- 2-d paintings, pottery,
jewelry, clothing, glassware, custom wood
work, casted concrete furnishings,
photography and more. Restaurants and
live music venues open late. Downtown.
4-10pm. 262/542-1522.
www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
Shawano Country Miles of Art Fall Festival:
Visit the studios of working artists for a
showcase including both emerging and
established artists with a special emphasis on the works and themes of
local/regional artists, Native American art,
interdisciplinary artworks, and diverse
mediums and perspectives. Many other
events and self-guided tour opportunities
including the Mielke Arts Center play,
Shawano Farmers’ Market, Harvestfest
Flea Market and Collector Car Show,
Walls of Wittenberg Murals and Shawano
Country Barn Quilt tours and much more.
Multiple Artist Studio Locations. Studio
tours Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. 715/5242139, 800/235-8528.
www.smartwisconsin.com (Shawano Co.)
SISTER BAY
Door County Wearable Art Show:
Contemporary, artist made apparel,
accessories and jewelry will transform the
Sister Bay Village Hall into an indoor boutique. Ten artists will offer original designs
in a wide range of styles, sizes and
prices. Sister Bay Village Hall. Sat 9am5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 920/421-0449.
www.doorcountywearableartshow.com
(Door Co.)
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WAUSAU
Harvest Fest: Annual fest on beautiful Oak
Island featuring a variety of rides,
scarecrow decorating, live music, and a
pumpkin patch. Oak Island Park. 10am2pm. 715/843-0748.
www.wausauevents.org (Marathon Co.)
Save gas. Keep tires inflated,
carpool to events and be sure to
call ahead to verify dates or visit
travelwisconsin.com.
O C T O B E R
ST. GERMAIN
Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament:
Catch and release tournament including
ten area lakes. Cash drawings and many
door prizes are awarded to the entrants.
St. Germain Area. Sat 7am-7pm; Sun
6am-noon. 715/477-2205.
www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)
WAUSAU
Fall Colors Comet Sky Ride: Experience
the fall colors as you are whisked to the
top of Rib Mountain State Park on the
Comet Sky Ride at Granite Peak Ski Area,
in a six-seat chair lift that encloses its
passengers with a safety bar. Get off at
the top of Rib Mountain and walk around,
then resume the ride back to the base
village. Granite Peak Ski Area. 11am4pm. 715/845-2846.
OCT 4-13
SAT-MON
REEDSBURG
Reedsburg Fermentation Fest: Featuring a
50 mile self-guided tour through scenic
working land punctuated by temporary art
installations, roadside farm stands,
educational field notes, pasture
performances and more. Railroad Depot.
800/844-3507. www.fermentationfest.com
(Sauk Co.)
OCT 5
SUN
CEDARBURG
Maxwell Street Days: More than 700
spaces filled with antiques, collectibles,
crafts, produce, sports and rummage,
food, beverages and music. Firemen’s
Park. 6am-2pm. 262/377-8412.
www.cedarburgfiredept.com (Ozaukee
Co.)
LAKE MILLS
E V E N T S
OCT 9-12
JACKSONPORT
Amish Quilt Show & Sale: Annual show
features hand-quilted traditional Amish
quilts, rugs, wall hangings, table quilts
and more. Mr. G’s Banquet Hall.
920/823-2288.
www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com (Door
Co.)
SPARTA
Fall Harvest Fest: Walk through historic
Sparta for sidewalk sales, kids’ games,
Halloween pet parades, pie baking
contest, farmers’ market, live nighttime
entertainment, softball tournaments, and
much more. Downtown Sparta. 608/2694123. www.spartafallfest.com (Monroe
Co.)
OCT 10-11
Chamber of Horrors Haunted House: Award
winning haunted house in southwest
region of Wisconsin. Great fun for all
ages. Wodill Farm. 7-10pm. 920/4846099. www.fallriverhauntedhouse.com
(Columbia Co.)
MILLTOWN
NORTH FREEDOM
SHIOCTON
Autumn Color Train Rides: Fifty-five minute
train ride in vintage cars to enjoy the
beautiful hues of autumn in scenic Sauk
County. Mid-Continent Railway Museum
& Gift Shop. Trains depart Fri at 11:30am
and 1pm. Sat and Sun at 10am and
11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. First class
service is available Sat & Sun at
11:40am, 1:10pm and 2:40pm Dinner
trains run Sat evenings at 6:15pm.
608/522-4261. www.midcontinent.org
(Sauk Co.)
WAUSAU
OCT 11
WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon &
Festival: A weekend of music and
running. Lake Superior fish boil and pasta
feed on Friday followed by the marathon,
half-marathon, 5K, 10K, Toddler’s Race,
and Blues and Brew Fest on Saturday. Tri
Lake Timbers. Sat - full marathon starts at
9am, half-marathon starts at 8am.
800/284-9484.
www.whistlestopmarathon.com (Bayfield
Co.)
FRI-SUN
Northwoods Art Tour: Area artisans open
their studios and galleries for artist
demonstrations, door prize drawings, and
works for sale. Media includes paintings,
ceramics, fiber art, wood, prints, and
more. Various galleries. 10am-5pm.
715/385-3334.
www.northwoodsarttour.com (Vilas Co.)
SAT
BARABOO
Annual Fall Festival at Durward’s Glen:
Guided tractor tours of historic grounds,
flea market, artists and other vendors.
French bakery, potato bar, brats and
refreshments. Durward’s Glen. 10am4pm. 608/356-8113.
www.durwardsglen.org (Sauk Co.)
Fair on the Square: Semi-annual arts and
crafts show with food, farmer’s market,
children’s activities, and entertainment.
Spring and fall themes. Courthouse
Square. 9am-4pm. 608/448-3490.
www.downtownbaraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
Milltown Pumpkin Fest: Fall festival
featuring pumpkins, scarecrows, bed
racing, food and music. Free pumpkins
for kids. Highway 35. 11am-2pm.
715/825-4357. www.milltown-wi.com
(Polk Co.)
Navarino Nature Center Geocaching Event:
Teams or individuals use their GPS units
to see how many geocaches they can find
on the Navarino Wildlife Area.
Concessions available. Navarino Nature
Center. 8:30am-3pm. 715/758-6999.
www.navarino.org (Outagamie Co.)
Navarino Nature Center’s Fall Family Fun
Day: Family-oriented activities and crafts,
wagon tours of the wildlife area,
renewable energy displays, games and
activities. Navarino Nature Center. 11am2pm. 715/758-6999. www.navarino.org
(Outagamie Co.)
THREE LAKES
Pumpkin Fest: Over 100 quality artists and
crafters displaying their goods inside and
a farmers’ market outside. Homemade
soups, chili, and bakery items featured,
including fresh cinnamon rolls. Three
Lakes High School. 9:30am-4pm.
715/546-2042. www.threelakes.com
(Oneida Co.)
TWO RIVERS
Applefest: Apple grower’s sale, bake sale,
apple baking contest, apple pie social,
arts and crafts fair, entertainment. Central
Park. 9am-5pm. 920/755-2775.
www.tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org
(Manitowoc Co.)
WAUSAU
Altrusa Annual Doll & Antiques Show and
Sale: Show featuring 100 tables of
collectible, vintage and limited edition
dolls from Midwest dealers. Raffle, doll
repair, food court, free parking and more.
Admission fee. St Matthew’s Gymnasium.
9:30am-3pm. 715/848-2091.
www.wausaualtrusa.org (Marathon Co.)
CEDARBURG
Covered Bridge Studio Tour: Enjoy rare
access to the studios of local painters,
potters, sculptors, wood workers, mixed
media artists, fiber artists, printers and
jewelry designers and get a glimpse into
their creative process. Cedarburg Cultural
Center. 262/377-5856.
www.cedarburgartsweekend.com
(Ozaukee Co.)
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Fall Fest: Enjoy kids’ activities, crafts,
business vendors, tractor rides, and more
plus the annual Lions Club Chicken BBQ.
Whitford Park. 262/534-5911.
www.waterford-wi.org (Racine Co.)
Harvest Fest: Kids’ games, fall treats,
costume parade, hayrides and food.
Downtown/Main Street. 10am-3pm.
715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org (Vilas
Co.)
IRON RIVER
BOULDER JUNCTION
WATERFORD
BOULDER JUNCTION
Rural Arts Road Trip: Fine Art, Food, & Fun:
Embark on a self-guided road trip to and
see the artists at work in their studios.
Create memories with rural fun and
adventures from hayrides to corn mazes
and savor delectable local foods. Over 50
eclectic artists represented with one of a
kind pottery, jewelry, apparel, household
furnishings, yarns, spritzers and bath
salts, yard art, willow furniture and more.
Bleating Heart Haven. Fri 9am-5pm; Sat
& Sun 9am-3pm. 920/286-0971.
(Calumet Co.)
du Lac Co.)
OCT 10-12
Wind Point Lighthouse Tour to the Top:
Climb to the top of the 108-foot lighthouse for spectacular views of Lake
Michigan. One of just four days each year
the lighthouse and museum are open.
Guides available to answer questions.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for
children, 6-12 years old. Children under
six not allowed in tower. Reservations
required. Wind Point Lighthouse. 10am4pm. 262/880-8266. www.windpointwi.us
(Racine Co.)
NEW HOLSTEIN
Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show & Sale:
Featuring unique jewelry, dinosaur fossils,
unique and rare mineral specimens,
Wisconsin fossils and minerals, cut gem
stones, pearls, shells, materials for your
own hobby, and so much more. Marathon
Park. Fri noon-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun
10am-4pm. 715/212-7080.
www.exclusiveinspirations.com (Marathon
Co.)
FOND DU LAC
MILWAUKEE
RACINE
FRI-SAT
FALL RIVER
Fall Festival of Color: Art and craft show
in Commons Park with over 130 vendors,
homemade crafts, produce, plants, art
work, soaps, jewelry and more plus a
large variety of food for sale such as
brats, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, grilled
cheese, caramel apples, tacos and more.
Commons Park. 9am-3pm. 920/6483585. www.lakemills.org (Jefferson Co.)
Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathon: A Boston
Marathon qualifying course that starts at
Grafton High School. This flat and scenic
point-to-point course travels south
through rural countryside, quiet
Northshore neighborhoods and finishes
along the shores of Lake Michigan north
of the Milwaukee Art Museum at Veterans
Park. Veterans Park. 414/291-2647.
www.badgerlandstriders.org/lakefront
(Milwaukee Co.)
THU-SUN
HOLMEN
Mississippi Fandango: Costumed
gunfighters compete in ten challenging
stages of a shootout. Recreated 1880s
town with saloon, bank, and general
store. Holmen Rod & Gun Club. Begins at
9am Sat & Sun. 608/790-3260.
www.wwwildbunch.com (La Crosse Co.)
Above: Covered Bridge Studio Tour in
Cedarburg.
WASHINGTON ISLAND
Cider Pressing Party & Fall Festival: Many
activities at the Farm Museum with
games for children. Horse-drawn wagon
rides. Bring your own apples and press
them on the antique cider press to make
cider. Farm Museum. 920/847-2179.
www.washingtonisland-wi.com (Door Co.)
WAUSAU
Wisconsin science
FAir
Fall Colors Comet Sky Ride: Experience
the fall colors as you are whisked to the
top of Rib Mountain State Park on the
Comet Sky Ride at Granite Peak Ski Area,
in a six-seat chair lift that encloses its
passengers with a safety bar. Get off at
the top of Rib Mountain and walk around,
then resume the ride back to the base
village. Granite Peak Ski Area. 11am4pm. 715/845-2846.
WEBSTER
Above: Wisconsin Science Fair in Madison.
OCT 11-12
SAT-SUN
ABBOTSFORD
Lama & Craft A-Faire: Historical activities,
craft vendors, demos, crafts & fiber arts,
5K/10K-run, 5K-walk (Lama Trot Run),
Llama Cart Races, food vendors, business
expo, kids’ games, stage show, kiss the
Llama contest, meet Floyd Zopfi and
much more. Abbotsford High School. Sat
9am-4pm. Sun 7am-4pm. 715/223-8509.
www.abbycolbylama.com (Clark Co.)
CEDARBURG
Oktoberfest: Delicious German foods,
specialty beers, Cedar Creek wines,
desserts, artisans, retail vendors, Ag
vendors and a farmers’ market, activities
and contests. Echte Deutsche Musik from
many German bands as well as dancing
by the Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt.
Sunday Sheepshead Tournament and lots
more. Cedarburg Community Center
parking lot. Sat 10am-9pm, Sun noon5pm. 262/377-9620.
COON VALLEY
Norskedalen’s Civil War Heritage
Weekend: Company B 2nd Wisconsin
Civil War re-enactors bring history to life
during the Civil War Heritage Weekend
held on the grounds of Norskedalen.
Both Sat & Sun features drills, skirmishes
and demonstrations. The event will also
feature demonstrations of life in 1863 in
the authentic setting. Norskedalen Nature
& Heritage Center, Inc. Sat 10am-5pm.
Sun noon-5pm. 608/452-3424.
www.norskedalen.org (Vernon Co.)
EGG HARBOR
Pumpkin Patch Festival: Entertainment,
arts and crafts, rides, and live music.
Restaurants are open and street vendors
offer brats, roasted corn, caramel apple
sundaes, chili, turkey legs and more.
Harbor View Park. 920/868-3717.
www.eggharbordoorcounty.org (Door Co.)
Wade House. 10am-5pm. 920/526-3271.
www.wadehouse.org (Sheboygan Co.)
HIGHLAND
Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery Harvest
Festival: Festivities include hayrides
through the vineyards (weather
permitting), free winery tours, free wine
jelly, wine salami and wine cheese spread
made from premium wines, live music
(noon-4pm both days), grilled buffalo
burgers plus brats & hot dogs 11am-3pm
both days. There will be adequate seating
to enjoy music, food and a glass of wine.
Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery. 10am4pm. 800/236-5555.
www.spurgeonvineyards.com (Iowa Co.)
HORICON
Archeology Weekend: Buckskinners
encampment with Dirty Kettle and friends
will both fascinate and educate young
and old about the customs of the Native
Americans. Walk into the tepee, sit
around the fire, and listen to the drums
as Dirty Kettle and friends share
information and answer questions.
Horicon Marsh International Education
Center. 920/387-7893.
rockriverarch.blogspot.com (Dodge Co.)
LAKE GENEVA
Oktoberfest: Family Fall Festival includes
music, magic and the Great Pumpkin
Giveaway at 1pm on Saturday. Food and
craft booths, restaurant and shopping
specials, wagon hayrides, pony rides,
bouncy castle, caramel apples, popcorn
and much more. Downtown. 11am-5pm.
262/248-4416. www.lakegenevawi.com
(Walworth Co.)
NEW GLARUS
Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild’s Quilt Show:
Annual show featuring 200 quilts from
traditional to art quilts, quilt shop
vendors, quilt raffle, quilt silent auction,
demonstrations and special exhibits, quilt
appraisals by Bev Proulx, and on-site
cafe. Admission fee. Webster High
School. 10am-4pm. 715/656-3095.
(Burnett Co.)
OCT 12
MARIBEL
Maribel Cave Tours: Guided, underground
walking cave tours of the largest cave in
the county. It is electrically floodlighted
and suitable for all ages. See water worn
river passageways, stalactites, flowstone,
a giant rock column, and unique geologic
rock formations. Donations only. Cherney
Maribel Caves County Park. 10am-3pm.
920/683-4189, 920/860-6123.
www.maribelcaves.com (Manitowoc Co.)
NEW GLARUS
Swiss Historical Village Harvest Fest: Old
time artisan demonstrations: watch as
area cheesemakers create a giant wheel
of Swiss in a copper kettle in the cheese
factory, sausage makers demonstrate
stuffing casings in the sausage shop, and
demos in the blacksmith’s shop. Bratzeli
cookie samples. Swiss Village. 608/5272317. www.swisshistoricalvillage.org
(Green Co.)
OCT 16-19
Wisconsin Book Festival: The 2014
festival will incorporate literature, spoken
word, art, and performance and feature
local literary talents alongside national
voices to create a unique event full of free
community programs in keeping with our
library’s mission to learn, share and
create. Various locations. 608/772-9565.
www.wisconsinbookfestival.org (Dane Co.)
Wisconsin Science Festival: The festival
welcomes people of all ages to look,
listen, feel, touch, taste and discover the
wonders of all aspects of the sciences,
arts and more. Various locations.
608/316-4382. wisconsinsciencefest.org
(Dane Co.)
Townline Art Fair: Display and sale of
visual art and fine crafts by more than 80
professional artists from the Midwest.
Fine Line Designs Gallery. 920/854-4343.
www.finelinedesignsgallery.com (Door Co.)
OCT 17-18
GREENBUSH
ONALASKA
CHILTON
Autumn Celebration at Wade House:
Seasonal games, hot cider, and two-mile,
open-air, horse-drawn wagon rides.
Carving of pumpkins and turnips, classic
renditions of scary (but family-friendly)
stories in the candlelit Herrling Sawmill.
Onalaska OmniCenter Fall Gift & Craft
Show: Fall and holiday hand crafted and
retail items. More than 140 booths, free
admission, free parking. Onalaska
OmniCenter. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am4pm. 608/781-9566. www.omnicenter.net
(La Crosse Co.)
THU-SUN
MADISON
Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians: Singers,
musicians, jugglers, thespians and others
entertain. Crafters, artisans, food
merchants, and other purveyors of
baubles and trinkets (all dressed in
period garb) are happily willing to trade
their wares for your gold. Military and
other re-enactors will show off their great
weaponry and the joys of living during the
enlightened Renaissance times. Wilhelm
Tell Grounds. 10am-5pm. 608/558-6582.
www.agatheringofroguesandruffians.com
(Green Co.)
EPHRAIM
SUN
FRI-SAT
Halloween Candlelight Cave Tour: Tour a
cave by candlelight. Family-oriented event
(kids 5 and over) with the focus on
education, not fright. Caves entered by
stairs and ladders. Wear old clothes and
layers. Anticipate getting a bit dirty.
Children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. $5 per person. Ledge
View Nature Center. Fri 5:30-8:30pm; Sat
4:30-8:30pm. 920/849-7094.
www.travelcalumet.com (Calumet Co.)
FALL RIVER
(Columbia Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Gallery Night and Day: The premier art
event in Milwaukee for gallery hopping
and art viewing showcasing over 50
venues throughout downtown. Admission
is free to all participating venues during
event hours. Downtown & Historic Third
Ward. Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm.
414/273-1173. http://bit.ly/GalleryNight
(Milwaukee Co.)
OCT 17-19
FRI-SUN
BARABOO
Fall Art Tour: Meet 45 area artists and
watch them at work on this self-guided
driving tour through Baraboo, Spring
Green, Dodgeville and Mineral Point.
Potters, weavers, glassblowers,
woodworkers, painters, jewelers, quilters,
photographers and sculptors. A wide
variety of high-quality artwork is available
for purchase in every price range.
Baraboo Area. 10am-6pm. 608/3569048. www.fallarttour.com (Sauk Co.)
BAYFIELD
Bayfield Shores Harvest Trail Weekend:
Stock up on great local food, tour our
farms, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of
northern Wisconsin on the Harvest Trail.
Bayfield and the surrounding area.
715/209-6821.
www.bayfieldharvesttrail.org (Bayfield Co.)
SISTER BAY
Fall Festival: Annual festival featuring
parade on Saturday, arts and crafts
booths, food booths, children’s activities,
live entertainment, ping pong ball shoot
on Sunday and more. Downtown.
920/854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com
(Door Co.)
OCT 18
SAT
ANTIGO
Antigo Junior Women Craft Fair: The fair
features more than 100 exhibitors, raffles
and concessions. County Fairgrounds.
9am-3:30pm. 715/623-2749.
www.antigochamber.com (Langlade Co.)
CHETEK
Annual Indian Head Art & Craft Fair: Over
100 artisans show and sell their wares.
Demonstrations, food, and giveaways.
High School Gym. 9:30am-3pm.
715/924-2970.
www.wisconsinindianhead.org (Barron
Co.)
ELKHORN
9th Annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest: Many
crafters and vendors, classic car show,
kids’ activities, food vendors and chili
cook-off, wine and beer tasting tent, and
live entertainment acts. Veterans ParkDowntown Square. 9am-5pm. 262/7235788. www.elkhornchamber.com
(Walworth Co.)
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EVANSVILLE
UNION GROVE
FOND DU LAC
ST. GERMAIN
Oktoberfest: Event features 80 different
beers from more than 20 breweries from
around the world with an emphasis on
Midwest craft breweries. Patrons will
receive a checklist enabling them to track
favorites and a souvenir beer tasting
glass. Local restaurants and caterers
present signature dishes plus door prizes,
raffles and a silent auction. Creekside
Place. 6-10 pm. 608/882-0407.
www.creeksideplace.org (Rock Co.)
Union Grove PTO Craft Fair & Bake Sale:
Handcrafted items and gifts for sale at
114 booths, concessions, bake sale, cash
raffles, basket raffles, free admission and
parking. Union Grove Elementary School.
9am-3pm. 262/878-2015.
www.uges.k12.wi.us (Racine Co.)
Galloway House & Village. 7-10pm.
du Lac Co.)
Oktobearfest: Visit Black Bear Lodge for
cabin craft exhibits, hay rides, pumpkin
painting, polka music, German food &
beverages and more. Event benefits the
Vilas County Historical Museum. Black
Bear Lodge. 10am-4pm. 715/479-5778,
800/563-4340. www.blackbearlodge.com
(Vilas Co.)
Autumn Harvest Fest: Activities include
scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin decorating,
an arts and crafts marketplace, hay and
pony rides, live entertainment, Dells On
Tap microbrew tasting and more.
Wisconsin Dells Festivals Site. 800/2233557. www.wisdells.com (Adams Co.)
Dells On Tap: Sample a full spectrum of
beer and speak to the brewmasters. In
addition to general admission, VIP
admission includes entry into Dells On
Tap at noon, Commemorative VIP tasting
glass, pretzel necklace and light snacks
from noon until 1pm. Only 250 VIP
admissions available. Wisconsin Dells
Festivals Site. VIP entry starts at noon.
General admission 1-5pm. 800/2233557. www.wisdells.com (Adams Co.)
OCT 24-26
UNION GROVE
OCT 18-19
FOND DU LAC
KENOSHA
Kenosha History Center Chili Cook Off:
Join the Kenosha History Center for an
evening of live music, micro brewed
beers, wine and great chili. Area
restaurants bring their best chili to the
table and you vote for your favorite.
Kenosha History Center. 6-9pm. 262/6545770. www.kenoshahistorycenter.org
(Kenosha Co.)
MENOMONEE FALLS
A Community Affair: Over 100 juried
exhibitors of the finest in arts, crafts,
antiques, and collectibles will be on display. Also offered will be a luncheon/
snack bar, silent auction, cash/basket
raffles, and bake sale. Menomonee Falls
High School. 9am-4pm. 414/581-0352.
www.communityleague.com (Waukesha
Co.)
MISHICOT
Mishicot Pumpkinfest: Annual pumpkinfest
including pony rides, petting zoo, civil war
re-enactment, music, food, games,
pumpkin pancakes at the school, polka
band, pumpkin beer, Clydesdale horse
and wagon rides, arts/crafts, Native
American vendors, and parade at noon.
Downtown. 8am-4pm. 920/755-2525.
www.mishicot.org (Manitowoc Co.)
NEENAH
Future Neenah BooFest: BooFest is held
during the final Neenah Farmer’s Market
of the season and features pumpkin
bowling, costume contest, trick-or-treating
and additional games. Downtown. 9amnoon. 920/722-1920. www.neenah.org
(Winnebago Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Halloween at Villa Louis: Join historic
figures from Villa Louis’ past for an
evening of trick or treating. Costumed
interpreters will hand out treats and
historic facts at many of the buildings
normally not often open to the public.
Villa Louis. 6-8pm. 608/326-2721.
www.villalouis.org (Crawford Co.)
TURTLE LAKE
St. Ann’s Catholic Church Flea Market &
Craft Sale: More than 60 tables of flea
market vendors. Quilts, antiques, books,
hand crafts, baked goods and more. Food
and beverages available. Raffles and prize
drawings. St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
8am-2pm. 715/986-4977. (Barron Co.)
TWO RIVERS
To avoid spreading invasive
species, clean boots and shoes
to remove natural souvenirs
such as seeds.
SAT-SUN
HUBERTUS
Holy Hill Art & Farm Markets: Unique
marketplace featuring artists and farmers
presenting their locally made and grown
products. Enjoy a wide range of treasures
that will fill the barn and homestead
during each market weekend. Sample
produce, products and refreshments
prepared by local farmers and bakers.
Holy Hill Art Farm. 9am-4pm. 262/6445698. holyhillmarket.com (Washington
Co.)
NORTH FREEDOM
Mid-Continent Railway Pumpkin Special:
Climb aboard the Pumpkin Special and
make your way to Quartzite Lake where
pumpkins from a local grower await your
arrival.The conductor will help you load
your pumpkin for the return to North
Freedom. Pumpkins will be available for
sale at the end of the line. Mid-Continent
Railway Museum & Gift Shop. Trains
depart at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm.
(Sauk Co.)
FRI-SUN
FISH CREEK
Jack O’Lantern Days: Halloween parade,
decorations throughout town, discount
coupons at participating merchants, trick
or treating, Ghost Tour trolley rides,
costume parties. Throughout the village.
920/868-2316. www.visitfishcreek.com
(Door Co.)
OCT 25
SAT
BELLEVILLE
UFO Day: Craft fair, fun run, parade, kids
costume contest, monster costume ball
and kids’ games. Library Park. 608/4243336. www.belleville-wi.com (Dane Co.)
Wisconsin Bird & Game Breeders Fall
Swap: Swap of game birds, poultry,
waterfowl and small animals. Largest in
the Midwest. Pheasants, peafowl,
waterfowl, cage birds and poultry. Sellers
must have blood testing paperwork. Fond
du Lac Co Fairgrounds Expo Center.
6:30am-noon. 920/379-6188.
www.wbagba.org (Fond du Lac Co.)
HUDSON
Hilltop Fall Pumpkin Party: Event will
feature horse drawn wagon rides, a
pumpkin patch, Voyageur Fur Trading
site, ghost stories, St. Croix K-9
demonstrations, the Hudson Fire Truck,
EMS, petting zoo, pony rides, two bounce
houses, magic show, demonstrations,
games, crafts, food, kid costume contest,
pet costume contest, prizes and more.
YMCA Camp St. Croix. 10am-3pm.
715/386-8411. www.hudsonwi.org (St.
Croix Co.)
Union Grove Great Pumpkin Fest: Pumpkin
chuckin’ competition for cash prize. The
day also includes pumpkin decorating,
pumpkin bake-off, food, and vendors.
Racine County Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm.
262/878-4606, 262/878-9125.
www.uniongrovechamber.org (Racine Co.)
OCT 25-26
SAT-SUN
CAMBRIDGE
Earth, Wood & Fire Artist’s Tour: Drive the
countryside to visit artist studios allowing
you hands-on one-on-one opportunities to
meet, mingle and learn about the
wonderful art being created in rural south
central Wisconsin. A driving tour of over
20 selected fine arts & craft studios.
Various locations. 10am-5pm. 920/5680333. www.earthwoodandfiretour.com
(Dane Co.)
OCT 31
FRI-SAT
FOND DU LAC
du Lac Co.)
OCT 31-NOV 1
FRI-SAT
FALL RIVER
(Columbia Co.)
TURTLE LAKE
Railfest Railroad Show: Model railroad
show with many large operating layouts
and exhibits. Vendors will have model
railroad merchandise, shirts, hats, videos
and photographs. Concessions are served
both days during show hours. Turtle Lake
School Commons. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun
10am-3pm. 715/986-4680. www.gtlaa.net
(Barron Co.)
OCT 19
SUN
TURTLE LAKE
Toy Tractor Show: Features a variety of toy
exhibits and handmade crafts. Door
prizes and concessions. Admission fee.
Turtle Lake School. 9am-3pm. 715/3573105. (Barron Co.)
OCT 24-25
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Owlfest: See charming Saw-Whet Owls,
learn about raptors from an expert,
participate in nature hikes and children’s
activities, learn from displays, watch owlbanding demos and enjoy refreshments.
Fee charged. Woodland Dunes Field
Station. 4-10pm. 920/793-4007.
woodlanddunes.com (Manitowoc Co.)
WISCONSIN DELLS
FRI-SAT
FALL RIVER
(Columbia Co.)
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NOV 1
SAT
Polk County Homemakers Christmas Fair:
Arts & crafts fair, demonstrations and a
bake sale. Unity High School. 10am-3pm.
715/948-2323. (Polk Co.)
BRODHEAD
Brodhead Jaycees Annual Fall Arts & Craft
Show: More than 100 booths in two
schools and three gyms with folk art,
wood, glass, ceramics, pottery and
consultant booths. Food stand available at
the middle school. Brodhead Elementary
& Middle Schools. 608/897-3301.
brodheadjaycees.org/ (Green Co.)
CAMBRIDGE
Art & Craft Fair: Ninety-five vendors bring
quality handmade merchandise to the
fair. In addition to the artwork, enjoy a
raffle of gifts donated by local friends and
business owners, a luncheon, and craft
demonstrations. Cambridge High School.
9am-3pm. 608/423-3900.
cambridgelibraryfriends.org (Dane Co.)
LANCASTER
Holiday Craft Sale: Annual craft sale with
purchase awards, breakfast, lunch,
music, free admission and free parking.
Lancaster High School. 9am-3pm.
608/723-2173.
www.lancastersd.k12.wi.usf (Grant Co.)
RACINE
Harvest Fair: Browse through the many
booths of handmade crafts and holiday
decorations, jewelry, antiques &
collectibles, toys, gift items, household
helpers, bakery, homemade candy and
treats, books, dolls, fresh fruit &
vegetables, homemade jams & jellies,
hand knit items, antique linens, and
caramel apples. Have lunch at the newly
expanded Harvest Fair snack bar
throughout the day, Inkapirka will
perform. Racine Lutheran High School.
9am-3pm. 262/637-6538.
www.racinelutheran.org (Racine Co.)
SIREN
Arts Alive on 35: Twenty-five area artists
and crafters display and sell their artwork
in painting, ceramics, jewelry, pastels,
fibers, and crafts. Burnett Area Arts
Group (BAAG).10am-3pm. 715/3495960. (Burnett Co.)
Nathan Hale High School PTSA Holiday
Craft Fair: Large selection of quality crafts
and holiday items. Concessions, silent
auction and bake sale. Admission fee.
Nathan Hale High School. 9am-4pm.
414/604-3200. (Milwaukee Co.)
NOV 1-2
SAT-SUN
PEARSON
Dirty Dog Dryland Derby: Experience the
excitement of sled dog racing on dry land
at the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Boy Scout
Reservation. See teams with bikes,
scooters, carts, and dogs partnered with
running mushers. Races start at 9am
both days. Home cooked food service will
be available at race site. Free admission
and plenty of parking available. Ma-KaJa-Wan Boy Scout Reservation. 9am5pm. 715/882-8080.
www.witrailblazers.org (Langlade Co.)
NOV 2
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WEST ALLIS
SUN
Above: Christmas in the Country Craft
& Art Show in Deerfield.
MONROE
Swissfest: Swiss variety show featuring
Green County’s finest Swiss musicians
followed by a dance in the Grand Hall.
Turner Hall of Monroe. 2pm. 608/3253461. (Green Co.)
NOV 2-23
SUN
BURLINGTON
Mystery Objects? What are These Things
Anyhow? This unique “museum-like”
event is a “do touch” hands-on experience. Antique lovers, engineers, kids,
puzzle solvers, farmers, inventors,
thinkers and everyone who likes a good
puzzle or mystery has a great time at this
unique annual event. Logic Puzzle
Museum. See website for hours, admission only on the hour during those hours.
Large groups may schedule a time.
262/763-3946.
www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org/17.html
(Racine Co.)
NOV 7-8
FRI-SAT
FOND DU LAC
Jazz Fest: The longest running Jazz
Festival in Wisconsin returns to the newly
renovated and expanded Thelma. Thelma
Sadoff Center for the Arts. 7pm. 920/9215410. www.thelmaarts.org (Fond du Lac
Co.)
WAUKESHA
Southeastern Wisconsin Festival of Books:
Includes an exhibition of authors, publishers and book sellers, music and drama
performances, a cook book stage featuring chef demonstrations, a children’s festival with children’s authors and activities,
an art exhibit, food and entertainment.
UW Waukesha. Friday 5pm-8pm;
Saturday 9am-5pm. 262/547-1060.
www.sewibookfest.com (Waukesha Co.)
NOV 7-9
FRI-SUN
WASHBURN
Big Water Film Festival: New and independent short and feature length films by
tomorrow’s filmmakers. An opportunity to
appreciate films in a new and beautiful
facility overlooking Chequamegon Bay.
Stage North. 715/373-1194.
www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org (Bayfield Co.)
NOV 8
SAT
ARLINGTON
Leeds Holiday Craft Sale: Local crafters
will offer jewelry, woodcrafts, handbags,
candles, doll clothes, soaps and much
more. Leeds Town Hall. 9am-3pm.
608/583-2081. (Columbia Co.)
DEERFIELD
Christmas in the Country Craft & Art Show:
Annual art and craft fair featuring quality
handcrafted items and raffle. Lunch and
refreshments available. Admission fee.
Deerfield Elementary School. 9am-3pm.
608/764-8007. (Dane Co.)
FORT ATKINSON
Holiday Parade & Chili Cook-Off: A lighted
parade culminating with chili sampling in
the Municipal Building and the arrival of
Santa and Mrs. Claus. Downtown.
5:30pm start. 920/563-3210.
www.fortchamber.com (Jefferson Co.)
MOUNT HOREB
Holiday Craft Bonanza: Experience
Norwegian culture, visit with Julenisse
(Norwegian Santa) and Jorgen the Troll,
quality crafters, wagon rides, door prizes,
raffles, quilts, bake sales and
refreshments. $2 admission. Mount
Horeb Middle School. 9am-4pm.
608/437-5914, 888/765-5929.
www.trollway.com (Dane Co.)
PHILLIPS
Holiday Crafts & Treasures Sale: Large
variety of unique items including crafts,
home decor, kitchen accessories, health,
fitness and beauty products, and bakery
items. Lunch and refreshments also
available. Municipal Building. 9am-3pm.
715/339-6177. (Price Co.)
RACINE
Downtown Holiday Parade: Holiday lights,
costumed characters, marching bands,
Santa Claus, Christmas carolers and
more. Also enjoy hot cider, roasted nuts
and sweet treats from downtown
merchants. Downtown. 5:30pm. 262/6346002. www.racinedowntown.com (Racine
Co.)
ST. GERMAIN
Christmas Bazaar: Craft Show with an
emphasis on Christmas benefiting Big
Brothers/Big Sisters. Fresh wreaths &
garland for sale, bake sales & cookies,
children’s activities, a 50/50 raffle, holiday
gourmet gifts and a visit from Mr & Mrs
Claus. St. Germain Community Center.
9am-3pm. 715/542-2881.
www.st-germain.com (Vilas Co.)
WAUKESHA
Avalon Square Art & Craft Fair: Art and
craft fair featuring holiday/seasonal items,
jewelry, woodworking, home decor and
unique gifts. Bake sale and food/beverage
concessions. Avalon Square. 9am-3pm.
262/446-9307. visitwaukesha.org
(Waukesha Co.)
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NOV 21
FRI
WAUSAU
GREEN BAY
The PARK Holiday Antique Show & Sale:
Show features 35 professional dealers
with thousands of Victorian, deco,
country, Native American, retro and
primitive antiques and collectibles. Crystal
and china repair on site. Admission fee.
Marathon Park’s East Gate Hall. Sat 9am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/355-5144.
www.antiqueshowsinwis.com/holiday.html
(Marathon Co.)
Downtown Lighting Ceremony On
Broadway: Annual lighting ceremony kicks
off the holiday season at 5:30pm at Old
Fort Square. Live music and a special
visit from Santa. After the ceremony, get a
head start on your holiday shopping as
downtown businesses will be open until
8pm with live window displays. On
Broadway District. 5-8pm. 920/437-2531.
www.onbroadway.org (Brown Co.)
WEST ALLIS
SAUK CITY
Trainfest: Join over 22,000 families and
model train hobbyists for enormous fun
and endless discovery at Trainfest,
America’s largest operating model railroad
show. Kids’ highlights include racing
trains on a dog-bone shaped track, face
painting, crafts and coloring, a circus
train ride, and more. Model train
manufacturers, historic railroads and
retailers from coast-to-coast. 200,000
square feet of display area. Exposition
9am-5:30pm. 262/820-3566.
www.trainfest.com (Milwaukee Co.)
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SUN
JANESVILLE
SAT
PLYMOUTH
Wonderful World of Women Expo - The Art
of Relaxation: Demonstrations, services
and workshops. Women-focused clubs,
salons and treatment centers will display
a variety of products and services. Door
prizes, a silent auction, raffle, and
refreshments. $3 admission. Plymouth
Arts Center. 10am-3pm. 920/892-8409.
www.plymoutharts.org (Sheboygan Co.)
NOV 20
THU
BERLIN
Holiday Parade: Stroll through the shops
of Berlin and listen to beautiful live
Christmas music. Enjoy free pictures with
Santa and crafts for the kids. Thursday is
the lighting of the Nathan Strong Park
with Santa’s reindeer, hot cocoa and the
annual Berlin Holiday Lighted Parade.
Various locations. Lighting of the park at
Nathan Strong Park - 5:30pm; Holiday
parade 6:30pm. 920/361-3636.
www.berlinchamber.net (Green Lake Co.)
NOV 20-23
THU-SUN
LA CROSSE
Holiday Fair: Wall-to-wall holiday
decorations from more than 125
Midwestern arts and crafts exhibitors.
La Crosse Center. Thu & Fri noon-9pm,
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-3pm. 608/7897400. www.lacrossecenter.com (La
Crosse Co.)
NOV 21-22
FRI-SAT
EVANSVILLE
Evansville Olde Fashioned Christmas
Celebration: Downtown shops are decked
out for the annual storefront decoration
contest. Shop keepers stay open late
Friday, and also enjoy free horse-drawn
carriage rides. Saturday at 10 am, Santa
arrives by local fire truck. Downtown. Fri
5-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm. 608/882-5131.
www.evansvillechamber.org (Rock Co.)
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Armory Fall Wine Festival: Dozens of
different wines available for tasting and
purchase. The Armory is also featuring a
special Wine Fest wine dinner. The
Armory. 608/741-7400, 866/995-7400.
www.janesvillearmory.com (Rock Co.)
Annual Venison Feed: A Tomahawk
tradition for more than 40 years. Free
venison burgers with chips and soda
served from until gone. Downtown.
11:30am. 715/453-5334.
www.gototomahawk.com (Lincoln Co.)
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NOV 15
Holiday Light Parade & Tree Lighting
Event: A Christmas tradition with both
homemade and professionally built floats
adorned with lights. Parade begins at
6pm. Tree lighting, choir, dancers and
fireworks on the river to follow at 7:30pm.
Sauk City Historic Park. 6-8pm. 608/6434168, 800/683-2453.
www.saukprairieriverway.com (Sauk Co.)
holiDA
Fall Fest of Ale: Event features over 100
different kinds of micro-brews, food from
the area and live music. Holiday Inn
Express & Janesville Conference Center.
6-10pm. 608/754-3696.
www.fallfestofale.com (Rock Co.)
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MANITOWOC
Holiday on the Lakeshore: Browse and
buy from over 50 exhibitors under one
roof. Community charities share in all of
the proceeds. Holiday Inn-Manitowoc. Fri
3-8pm, Sat 9am-3pm. 920/684-6101.
www.holidayonthelakeshore.com
(Manitowoc Co.)
NOV 21-23
FRI-SUN
HUDSON
Christmas Tour of Homes & Craft Sale:
Tour five homes and the Octagon House
beautifully decorated for the holidays.
Admission fee. Friday evening Dazzle
Tour and Black Tie. Home tours Saturday
and Sunday. Free Admission to the craft
sale and marketplace on Saturday. Enjoy
extended shopping and dining hours.
Various locations/Hudson House Inn.
Black Tie: Fri 6-11pm. Dazzle Tour: Fri 69pm. Home Tour: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
Noon-4pm; Craft Show: Sat 9am-5:30pm.
715/386-8411, 800/657-6775.
www.hudsonwi.org (St. Croix Co.)
MADISON
Holiday Art Fair: Showcase of
contemporary fine art and craft including
more than 75 artists exhibiting ceramics,
fiber art, glass, jewelry, paintings, prints,
photographs, and more. Also featuring
performances by local arts organizations
throughout the weekend, holiday
refreshments, rediscovered arts &
treasures sale, silent auction, and the
Gourmet Gallery filled with treats.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fri 2:30-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am3pm. 608/257-0158. www.mmoca.org
(Dane Co.)
Top: Holiday Art Fair in Madison.
Above: Holiday Folk Fair International in
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STURGEON BAY
FOND DU LAC
Christmas by the Bay: Featuring Santa
Parade, special children’s activities,
holiday home tours and brunch with
Santa on Sunday. Downtown. 920/7436246. www.sturgeonbay.net (Door Co.)
Sigma Holiday House Craft Sale: Annual
event showcases over 70 juried artisans
offering a huge variety of collectibles,
gifts, original crafts, clothing and art. Also
includes food for sale, raffle, and silent
auction. Fond du Lac County
Fairgrounds. 9am-3pm. 920/923-1790,
920/929-3169.
www.sigmaholidayhouse.com (Fond du
Lac Co.)
WEST ALLIS
Holiday Folk Fair International: Explore the
customs and traditions of the world’s
diverse cultures as you sample regional
cuisine, enjoy lively music and dance and
purchase beautifully handcrafted goods.
Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair
Park. 414/225-6225. www.folkfair.org
(Milwaukee Co.)
NOV 22
SAT
BARABOO
Downtown Baraboo Christmas Light
Parade: See glittering lighted floats, live
reindeer and equestrian units, marching
bands, and novelty units. Gather at the
historic Al Ringling Theatre to witness
Santa as he lights the Official Downtown
Baraboo Holiday Tree. After the parade,
children and families are invited to visit
with Santa on the theatre stage and have
their pictures taken. Downtown. 6pm.
608/356-2937.
www.downtownbaraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
GREEN BAY
Green Bay Holiday Parade: Holiday parade
with marching bands, floats, giant helium
balloons and Santa. Downtown Green
Bay. 10am. 920/437-3425.
downtowngreenbay.wsiefusion.net (Brown
Co.)
KENOSHA
UW Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair: Find
basketry, pottery, jewelry, wood toys and
furniture, wearable art, painting,
photography, candles, soaps, and more.
There will also be live music, a raffle, and
a silent auction. UW-Parkside. 10am4pm. 262/595-2200. www.uwp.edu
(Kenosha Co.)
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee Holiday Parade: Approximately
100 units take about one hour to pass a
given point during this annual parade.
Since 1927, the downtown Milwaukee
Christmas parade has been a cherished
Milwaukee holiday tradition. Downtown.
9:30am. 262/377-5935.
www.milwaukeeparade.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
SHAWANO
Shawano Lake Lioness Arts & Crafts Fair:
Local arts & crafts show. Lunch available.
Admission $1. Olga Brener Intermediate
School. 9am-2pm. 715/524-2677.
www.shawanocountry.com (Shawano Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE
Holiday Craft Fair: More than 50 crafters,
a sweet shoppe, bake sale, raffle drawing
& door prizes. Breakfast and lunch will
be served. St. Albert the Great Parish.
9am-2pm. 608/837-3798.
www.saintalberts.org (Dane Co.)
WAUPACA
Winter Classic Art & Craft Show: A quality
show held at one of Wisconsin’s finest
banquet facilities on opening day of deer
hunting. Waupaca Ale House &
Conference Center. 9am-4pm. 715/4453777. (Waupaca Co.)
NOV 23
SUN
STEVENS POINT
Tinsel Trail Arts & Crafts Show: More than
130 high quality exhibitors. Bake sale,
food and refreshments. $3 admission.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center.
9am-4pm. 715/570-5337. (Portage Co.)
WAUKESHA
Christmas Parade: Parade featuring 100
units of marching bands, floats, novelty
groups, costume characters, the Dancing
Grannies and much more. Historic
Downtown Waukesha. 4pm. 262/5496154. www.downtownwaukesha.com
(Waukesha Co.)
NOV 25
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APPLETON
Appleton Downtown Christmas Parade:
Annual staging of Wisconsin’s largest
nighttime Christmas parade with more
than 100 floats, bands and marching
units. Santa Scamper 1-mile run at 6pm.
Downtown. 6-7:30pm; parade starts at
6:25pm. 920/954-9112.
www.appletondowntown.org (Calumet
Co.)
NOV 26
WED
MANITOWOC
Lakeshore Holiday Parade: Kick off the
holiday shopping season and the
illumination of the downtown holiday
decorations with floats, marching bands
and a visit with Santa Claus at the Rahr
West Art Museum. This year’s theme is
“Peace On Earth.” Downtown. 6:30pm.
920/686-3580. www.manitowoc.org
(Manitowoc Co.)
NOV 27
THU
GREEN BAY
Holiday Gathering Christmas Parade:
Participating businesses will begin their
sales and holiday refreshments 10am7pm, with the annual Christmas Parade
beginning at 7pm, winding down Mill
Street in downtown Plymouth. Annual
chili cookoff is held 4-7pm. Downtown.
Shops open 10am, parade 7pm.
920/893-0079, 888/693-8263.
www.plymouthwisconsin.com (Sheboygan
Co.)
The Polar Express: The classic Christmas
tale of believing in Santa Claus comes
alive in a dramatic reading and train ride.
There will also be activities for the whole
family to enjoy and a visit from Santa.
Reservations required. National Railroad
Museum. Museum opens at 9am. Train
ride each day at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm for
the event. 920/437-7623.
RIVER FALLS
River Dazzle: Enjoy a lighted parade,
holiday sing-along, chili crawl, and free
carriage rides. Family-friendly activities
with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus,
plus live animals. Downtown. River Dazzle
Parade – 6:30PM. 715/245-2533.
www.rfchamber.com (Pierce Co.)
SUN PRAIRIE
FOND DU LAC
Annual Turkey Trot: Annual 5 mile chip
timed run & 2-mile untimed run/walk.
Dogs and strollers are permitted with
restrictions. Fond du Lac High School.
8am. 920/273-0490.
www.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com (Fond du
Lac Co.)
JACKSONPORT
Thanksgiving Day Parade: This casual, fun
parade is an annual event on Hwy 57.
Parade begins at 10:30am. 920/4210719. (Door Co.)
NOV 28
PLYMOUTH
FRI
BELOIT
Holiday Fire Truck Parade: Join our
volunteer fire department and other
surrounding fire departments for the
annual holiday lighted firetruck parade
down Main Street. Downtown. 5:15pm.
608/512-9743.
Holiday Tree Lighting: Event includes
music, carolers, cider & treats and a
special visit by Santa. Tours are also
available of the Historical Museum. Sun
Prairie Historical Library & Museum.
5pm. 608/837-5213.
NOV 28-29
FRI-SAT
NOV 29
BAYFIELD
Bayfield’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
and Wassail Concert: Enjoy holiday treats
and warm beverages while listening to
Christmas carols performed by the
talented Rittenhouse Inn Singers at the
historic Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Then
move outside as the holiday tree is lit for
the season. Lakeside Pavilion. 4:30-6pm.
715/779-3335. bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
EAGLE RIVER
Christmas Kick-Off: Ice Shanty Parade and
walk with Santa Claus and live reindeer,
plus a visit with Santa, hayrides, cookies,
apple cider and more. Eagle River Area
Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
1-4pm. 715/479-7656. (Vilas Co.)
FENNIMORE
Christmas Creations Craft Show: Annual
show features more than 80 booths of
handmade items ranging from ceramics
to wood items for decorating and gift
giving. Fennimore Memorial Building.
9am-3pm. 608/822-6462, 800/8221131. www.fennimore.com (Grant Co.)
Grand Lighted Holiday Parade and Tree
Lighting: Santa makes his grand entrance
into downtown Beloit, cheered on by large
crowds and a glittering procession of
floats from businesses, civic organizations
and spirit-filled families. Downtown. 58pm. 608/365-0150.
www.downtownbeloit.com (Rock Co.)
BOULDER JUNCTION
BOULDER JUNCTION
Christkindlmarkt: Patterned after the
traditional German Christmas markets,
featuring select vendors including Swiss
artisans in scissor cutting, chip carving,
and wood carving, and also European arts
and Swiss baked goods. Swiss
Samichlaus (Swiss version of Santa Claus)
will be there to visit with children. Turner
Hall. 9am-4pm. 608/325-3461.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org (Green Co.)
TOMAHAWK
WESTFIELD
WINTER
Lioness Christmas Craft Fair: Annual craft
fair, with cash raffle and lunch also
served. Boulder Junction Community
Center. 9am-3pm. 715/385-2220.
www.boulderjct.org (Vilas Co.)
Christmas Walk: Lighting of the town tree,
cookie walk, sleigh rides and pictures
with Santa. Craft fair during the day with
treats for shoppers in most of the shops.
Downtown. 5-8pm. 715/385-2400.
MONROE
Westfield Annual Holiday Taste ‘N Tour:
Tour area merchants and craft show
locations including a country one room
school. Taste candy, cookies, cheese,
baked goods and more. Visit all
participating locations and be eligible for
door prizes. Pottery, stained glass, wood
crafts, and more. Throughout Westfield
and surrounding area. 8am-5pm.
608/296-3568, 608/295-2876.
www.westfield-wisconsin.com (Marquette
Co.)
NOV 28-30
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Holiday Art, Craft & Gift Expo: Holiday art,
craft and gift fair to include entertainment
and foods. Admission fee. Milwaukee
County Sports Complex. Fri 9am-7pm,
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 262/5064114. www.craftfairwisconsin.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
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LAND O’LAKES
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show: Do all or
some of your Christmas shopping at this
great craft sale. Land O’ Lakes
Elementary School. 10am-3pm. 715/5473432, 800/236-3432.
www.landolakes-wi.org (Vilas Co.)
Northern Lights Christmas Parade: Holiday
movie, kids’ shopping, and parade
starting at 4:30 pm. After the parade, kids
can visit Santa’s Cabin in the Winter
Wonderland and enjoy decorated
Christmas trees, a cup of hot cocoa,
cookies, a live nativity, and a bonfire.
Downtown. 4:30-8pm. 715/453-5334.
Homespun Holidays: Close to 100 crafters
with a wide array of crafts including
stained glass, woodworking, metal works,
jewelry, candles, folk art, photography
and much more. Winter District School.
9am-3pm. 715/266-2204.
www.winterwi.com (Sawyer Co.)
NOV 29-30
SAT-SUN
NORTH FREEDOM
Mid-Continent Railway Santa Express:
Santa visits as you take in the spirit of
Christmas past on an early 1900s
adventure. All cars are kept comfortably
warm using the century-old tradition of
steam heating or coal-fired stoves, just
like at the North Pole. Mid-Continent
Railway Museum & Gift Shop. Departures
at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm.
(Sauk Co.)
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WED-SUN
The Polar Express: The classic Christmas
tale of believing in Santa Claus comes
alive in a dramatic reading and train ride.
There will also be activities for the whole
family to enjoy and a visit from Santa.
Reservations required. National Railroad
Museum. Museum opens at 9am. Train
ride each day at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm for
the event. 920/437-7623.
DEC 5
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CEDARBURG
Cedarburg Artists’ Guild Holiday Art Fair:
Fine art offered by more than 50 local
artists includes jewelry, beaded glass,
mixed media, monoprints and murder
mysteries, paintings, birdhouses, photography, pottery, fiber and wearable art,
punch needle and weaving, handcrafted
furniture, copper yard art and much
more. Cedarburg Community Center. Fri
10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm; Sunday
11am-4pm. 262/377-9620.
www.cedarburgartistsguild.com (Ozaukee
Co.)
JANESVILLE
BURLINGTON
Christmas Parade in Burlington: Parade
followed by the immediate opening of
Santa’s Chalet along with Christmas
caroling, live reindeer and cookies.
Wehmhoff Square Park & Downtown.
6:30pm. 262/763-6044.
www.burlingtonchamber.org (Racine Co.)
DEC 5-6
Christmas in the Ward: Enjoy the holiday
spirit of the Historic Third Ward with
Santa, carriage rides, carolers, street
entertainers and a variety of shops and
galleries. Raffle, silent auction and cookie
sale. Tree lighting on Friday evening.
Historic Third Ward. Fri 5-8pm, Sat
11am-4pm. 414/273-1173.
www.historicthirdward.org (Milwaukee
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BRODHEAD
Fire & Ice Festival: Holiday parade Friday
evening, horse-drawn carriage rides,
extended shopping hours, ice sculpting,
fire rings for roasting s’mores, marshmallows, and hot dogs, food stands, and carolers. Downtown. 608/897-8411.
www.brodheadchamber.org (Green Co.)
GREEN BAY
Holiday Victorian Tea at Hazelwood: Enjoy
a Victorian Christmas tea party held at
this 1837 Greek-revival home. Both
“savory” and “sweet” courses will be
served. A historical program and a tour of
Hazelwood are included. Reservations
required. Hazelwood Historic House
Museum. 1-3pm. 920/437-1840.
www.browncohistoricalsoc.org (Brown
Co.)
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Christkindl Festival: A festival celebrating
the Christmas charm and Old World
traditions of the area. Enjoy traditional
wares, unique, quality, hand-crafted gifts
along with performances by bell ringers,
dancers, theatre groups and local
musicians, and a live reindeer exhibit.
Downtown. 715/284-4658.
www.downtownblackriverfalls.com
(Jackson Co.)
Janesville’s Jolly Jingle: Events include carolers, a tree lighting ceremony, showings
of It’s a Wonderful Life, skates at the
Janesville Ice Arena, activities at Hedberg
Public Library, activities at the Senior
Center including crafts and games, cookie
decorating and performers, a lighted holiday parade, the Chriskindlmarket at
Library Park, and an evening tour of the
Lincoln-Tallman House featuring carolers,
Victorian holiday décor and refreshments.
Historic Downtown. 608/755-3030. (Rock
Co.)
RIPON
Dickens of a Christmas: “Living Window”
displays in historic downtown Ripon
(Friday night), carolers, Historical Society
open house, holiday tour of homes, craft
shows, breakfast with Santa, Dickens of a
Quilt Show, enchanted forest, and holiday
musical entertainment. Historic
Downtown and other locations in Ripon.
Activities at various times. 920/748-6764.
www.ripon-wi.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
STOUGHTON
Victorian Holiday Weekend: Victorian
flavored weekend of holiday concerts,
parades, shopping, events for the kids,
performance of A Christmas Carol, arts
and crafts fair, and new holiday light
show. Riverbluff Middle School. Various
times for various events. 608/873-7912.
www.stoughtonwi.com (Dane Co.)
DEC 5-14
FRI-SUN
ELKHART LAKE
Old World Christmas Market: Annual traditional European Christmas market reminiscent of the centuries-old German
Christkindlesmarkt features authentic
gifts, toys, ornaments and food specialties
from international and regional artisans in
Top: Dickens of a Christmas in Ripon.
Above: Old World Christmas Market in
Elkhart Lake.
timber booths adorned in fresh greens
and thousands of twinkling white lights.
Admission fee. The Osthoff Resort.
Daily 10am-5pm. 920/876-5845.
www.christmasmarketatosthoff.com
(Sheboygan Co.)
ASHLAND
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Abbotsford Christmas Parade: Annual
parade featuring many lighted floats and
hundreds of walking characters depicting
your favorite storybook characters from
yesterday and today. Santa & Mrs. Claus
are honored guests. Downtown. 7pm
clowns on the street, 7:30pm parade.
715/223-8509.
www.abbycolbyareachamber.org (Clark
Co.)
Garland City of the North Christmas
Parade: Annual parade with marching
bands and floats. Downtown. 4:30pm.
715/682-2500, 800/284-9484.
www.visitashland.com (Ashland Co.)
Christmas in Cable: Art & craft fair, festival
of trees, breakfast with Santa at
Lakewood’s Resort, holiday shopping
sales at area specialty stores. Love Lights
Ceremony outside the Chamber at
6:30pm followed by Lighted Christmas
Parade at 6:45pm. Downtown. 715/7983833. www.cable4fun.com (Bayfield Co.)
CHIPPEWA FALLS
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WAUKESHA
Bridge To Wonderland Parade: Over 50
illuminated, musical floats, horse-drawn
carriages, and walking units light up the
winter sky. See Santa and Mrs. Claus on
the final float. Sip on hot chocolate while
you enjoy this Chippewa Falls tradition.
Downtown. 6pm. 715/723-7858.
www.chippewafallsmainst.org (Chippewa
Co.)
Elkhorn’s Christmas Card Town Parade:
Known as Christmas Card Town, approximately 100 entries from southeast
Wisconsin and northern Illinois create this
popular parade. Parade includes different
floats, bands, media personalities, unique
novelty acts and Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Downtown. 1:30pm. 262/723-5788.
www.elkhornchamber.com (Walworth Co.)
Parade of Lights: Annual event features
holiday floats, marching bands, music
and fun. Caroling and refreshments after
the parade. Downtown. 5:30pm.
920/674-4511.
www.jeffersonchamberwi.com (Jefferson
Co.)
CLINTONVILLE
EVANSVILLE
Christmas Parade: Holiday floats, marching bands, elves and Santa. Downtown.
Parade starts at 11:30am. 715/823-4606.
www.clintonvillewichamber.com
(Waupaca Co.)
Evansville Holiday Craft Fair: Craft fair
including edibles, collectibles, folk art,
pottery, hand-crafted items and more.
Lunch is available and provided by the
school’s student council. A special visit
from Santa from 12:30-2pm. $1 admission. JC McKenna Middle School.
9am-3pm. 608/882-3306.
www.evansvillechamber.org (Rock Co.)
Waukesha Art Crawl: Over 20 studios and
galleries and arts supporting businesses
showcase over 100 area artists. Check
out a wide array of unique galleries filled
with decorative and functional art- 2-d
paintings, pottery, jewelry, clothing, glassware, custom wood work, casted concrete
furnishings, photography and more.
Restaurants and live music venues open
late. Downtown. 4-10pm. 262/542-1522.
www.waukeshaart.com (Waukesha Co.)
DEFOREST
Winterfest in the Greater DeForest Area:
Craft and fine art shows, live musical
performances, delectable holiday treats,
horse drawn wagon rides, a special visit
with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more.
Downtown. 8am the fun begins. 608/8462922. www.deforestarea.com (Dane Co.)
LADYSMITH
Winter Magic Celebration: Gingerbread
house contest, pictures with Santa, cookie
walk, art & craft sale at Fine Arts Gallery,
free family movie, “Winter Magic” holiday
gift show, free horse drawn carriage rides,
happy holly tea, Christmas evening
parade and much more. 9am-7pm.
715/532-7328.
www.ladysmithchamber.com (Rusk Co.)
LAKE GENEVA
39th Annual Great Electric Children’s
Christmas Parade: Local businesses and
organizations light up the streets. Be sure
to stroll through town following the parade
for holiday shopping and dining specials.
Downtown. 5pm. 262/248-4416,
800/345-1020. www.lakegenevawi.com
(Walworth Co.)
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Holiday Parade: Holiday caroling, floats,
Christmas lights and Santa in a spectacular evening parade. Following the parade,
the holiday tree with more than 50,000
lights will be lit. 5pm. 715/536-9474.
www.merrillchamber.org (Lincoln Co.)
MOSINEE
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Mosinee Christmas Festival and Parade:
Craft and art show, breakfast with Santa,
children’s events, chili challenge, food
and beverages, raffle, downtown parade
and more. Downtown Mosinee. 715/6934330. www.mosineechamber.org
(Marathon Co.)
NEW RICHMOND
Farmhouse Christmas Open House and
Pavilion Flea Market: Open houses
coinciding with two pre-holiday flea
market sales held in the heated Pavilion.
The Flea Market is a great place to shop
for holiday ornaments and decorations as
well as clothing, house wares, linens,
books, etc. New Richmond Heritage
Center. 11am-3pm. 715/246-3276.
www.NRHeritageCenter.org (St. Croix Co.)
PLEASANT PRAIRIE
Celebrate the Holiday at the Jelly Belly
Visitor Center: Meet Santa in a spectacular candy land plus guessing game, raffles, prizes and more. Jelly Belly Center.
1-3:30pm. 262/947-3800.
www.jellybelly.com (Kenosha Co.)
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Main Street Memories & Holiday Parade:
Celebrate Christmas with carriage and
pony rides, carolers, pictures with Santa,
children’s activities, in-store specials,
grand prize holiday raffle and numerous
other prizes. Wrap up your day with the
holiday parade featuring beautifully
constructed floats with lights and music.
Main Street. 10am-6pm. 920/467-6206.
www.sheboyganfalls.org (Sheboygan Co.)
WAUPACA
Taste of Christmas: Enjoy pictures and
visits with Santa, festive music, great
food, holiday treat shoppe, Christmas
trails wagon rides, live Nativity, petting
zoo, Tinsel Town Theater, Star of Wonder
Theater, Festival of Trees, bonfires and
marshmallows. Spencer Lake Christian
Center. 10am-5pm. 715/258-5707.
www.spencer-lake.org (Waupaca Co.)
DEC 6-7
SAT-SUN
EAGLE
An Old World Christmas: Meet our 1800s
Santa, take a horse-drawn bobsled or
wagon ride, enjoy holiday performances,
caroling, and strolling the 19th-century
village, decked for the holidays. Old World
Wisconsin. Noon-4pm. 262/594-6300.
oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org
(Waukesha Co.)
GREENBUSH
A Wade House Christmas: Yankee and
German holiday traditions including
rooms bedecked with fresh evergreen
garlands, period crafts and games for
young and old, stories from yesteryear,
horse-drawn wagon rides, and a variety of
other holiday-themed, family fun activities
will be offered throughout the new Wade
House Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung
Carriage Museum with holiday refreshments available in the Butternut Café.
Wade House. 10am-4pm. 920/526-3271.
wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org
(Sheboygan Co.)
DEC 7
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MANAWA
Holiday Craft & Gift Fair: More than 70
booths with homemade crafts/food,
pie/candy, concessions, raffles, door
prizes, and Santa. Lots of unique gifts
and home decorating ideas. Little Wolf
Junior Senior High School. 9am-3pm.
920/596-3346. (Waupaca Co.)
MILTON
Milton Annual Christmas Walk: Annual
Christmas walk will tour five homes in the
Milton community beautifully decorated
by the homeowner. Local gift shops will
be open and offering specials. Other
activities around town include caroling,
cookies with Santa and more. Admission
fee. Various locations. 2-7pm. 608/8686222. www.miltonwichamber.com (Rock
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STEVENS POINT
Frostbite Road Race/Winter Walk: Onemile fun run at 11am, five or ten-mile
competitive run or five-mile winter walk at
noon. Door prizes, refreshments and
awards. Stevens Point Area YMCA. Reg
9-11am, fun run at 11am. 715/342-2980.
www.spymca.org (Portage Co.)
Attend Travel Green Wisconsin
certified events that have made
a committment to provide an
experience that respects the
natural environment.
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NEW HOLSTEIN
New Holstein Country Christmas: Enjoy a
hot meal while listening to classic
Christmas music by choirs from the area.
Pictures with Santa Claus. See the
community’s Christmas lights in a horsedrawn carriage. New Holstein High
School. 1-5pm. 920/898-5766. (Calumet
Co.)
DEC 12-14
FRI-SUN
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DEC 13-14
EAGLE
An Old World Christmas: Meet an 1800s
Santa, take a horse-drawn bobsled or
wagon ride, enjoy holiday performances,
caroling, and strolling the 19th-century
village, decked for the holidays. Old World
Wisconsin. Noon-4pm. 262/594-6300.
oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org
(Waukesha Co.)
GREEN BAY
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A Hazelwood Holiday: One of Green Bay’s
top historic attractions, this restored 1837
Greek-revival home is decked out for the
holidays. Authentic furnishings,
complimentary refreshments and docentled tours. Hazelwood Historic House
Museum. Noon-4pm. 920/437-1840.
Co.)
Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show: Shop
row upon row of exhibits with products
and services dedicated to the die-hard ice
fishing and winter sports enthusiast. View
all new ice fishing products, including fish
houses, augers, underwater cameras,
digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle,
accessories, apparel and much more.
Admission fee. Exposition Center at
Wisconsin State Fair Park. Fri 1–9pm,
Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm.
800/848-6247. www.gsevents.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
MANITOWOC
DEC 13
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NEW RICHMOND
Farmhouse Christmas Open House and
Pavilion Flea Market: Open houses
coinciding with two pre-holiday flea
market sales held in the heated Pavilion.
The Flea Market is a great place to shop
for holiday ornaments and decorations as
well as clothing, house wares, linens,
books, and more. New Richmond
Heritage Center. 11am-3pm. 715/2463276. www.NRHeritageCenter.org (St.
Croix Co.)
FRI-SAT
Holiday Ice Show: Holiday music, bright
lights and colorful costumes set the
atmosphere for our Pleasant Prairie
Skating School U.S. Basic Skills,
Freestyle, Synchronized and guest skaters
to entertain you and get you in the
holiday mood. $8 per person, general
seating. RecPlex Ice Arena. 5-7pm. Fri
6:30pm, Sat 5:30pm. 262/925-6752.
www.RecPlexOnline.com (Kenosha Co.)
DEC 20
SAT
GREEN BAY
A Heritage Hill Christmas: Historic site
with 25 period buildings dressed for the
holidays. Feel the chill on your nose and
the warmth in your heart as you stroll
through town, listen to carolers and drink
hot chocolate. Heritage Hill State Park.
4pm-9pm. 920/448-5150.
www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)
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A Heritage Hill Christmas: Historic site
with 25 period buildings dressed for the
holidays. Feel the chill on your nose and
the warmth in your heart as you stroll
through town, listen to carolers and drink
hot chocolate. Heritage Hill State Park.
4pm-9pm. 920/448-5150.
www.heritagehillgb.org (Brown Co.)
DEC 19-20
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A Holiday in History: Pinecrest’s historic
stove-heated buildings will be beautifully
trimmed for the season. Visitors can take
part in hands-on activities, discover craft
demonstrations of blacksmithing, butter
making, and wood stove cooking, visit
with Father Christmas and more.
Pinecrest Historical Village. 11am-3pm.
920/684-4445. www.mchistsoc.org
(Manitowoc Co.)
Glenn
Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive on the Ferry:
Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way to
Bayfield on the ferry boat from Madeline
Island. After they disembark, children will
have the opportunity to meet Santa, share
their wish-list and get their photo taken.
Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. 11:30am1pm. 715/779-3335. bayfield.org
(Bayfield Co.)
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Wisconsin Ice Fishing Show: Ice fishing
expo featuring ice fishing accessories,
lodging destinations, how to seminars
and more from up to 100 exhibiting companies. Admission fee. The Patriot Center.
Fri 1-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am4pm. 507/387-7469.
www.icefishingshow.com (Marathon Co.)
Changes may occur.
SAT-SUN
Top: A Heritage Hill Christmas in Green
Bay. Above: A Holiday in History at
Pinecrest Historic Village in Manitowoc.
DEC 27
SAT
BOULDER JUNCTION
PLEASANT PRAIRIE
Celebrate the Holiday at the Jelly Belly
Visitor Center: Meet Santa in a
spectacular candy land plus guessing
game, raffles, prizes and more. Jelly Belly
Center. 1-3:30pm. 262/947-3800.
www.jellybelly.com (Kenosha Co.)
Between the Holidays Celebration:
Festivities will include a chili dump,
bonfire, music, ice-skating, cross country
skiing and more. Boulder Junction Winter
Park. 4-6:30pm. 715/385-2400.
DEC 20-21
DEC 31
SAT-SUN
GREEN BAY
A Hazelwood Holiday: One of Green Bay’s
top historic attractions, this restored 1837
Greek-revival home is decked out for the
holidays. Authentic furnishings, complimentary refreshments and docent-led
tours. Hazelwood Historic House
Museum. Noon-4pm. 920/437-1840.
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WED
FOND DU LAC
Noon Year’s Eve Family Celebration: Ring
in the “noon” year with lunch, contests,
and prizes. Don’t miss the countdown to
noon. Children’s Museum of Fond du
Lac. 11am-2pm. 920/929-0707.
www.cmfdl.org (Fond du Lac Co.)
LA CROSSE
Skyrockers New Year’s Eve Fireworks at
the Bluff: Midnight fireworks on Grandad
Bluff light up the Mississippi Valley.
Watch from the bluff, downtown, while ice
fishing on the river, cross-country skiing
or sledding. Enjoy an early show for kids
at 6pm. Grandad Bluff. Two Shows: 6pm
& midnight. 608/782-2366.
www.skyrockers.org (La Crosse Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Droppin’ of the Carp: Festivities begin at
9pm including bonfire, music, food, and
the special “Lowering of the Carp”
countdown at 11:59pm. Downtown. 9pmMidnight. 608/326-8602.
www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford Co.)
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Lugerville Chasers New Year’s Hangover
Party: Luncheon and paddle wheel prize
game. Gun, quilt and cash raffles to raise
money to support the Lugerville Chasers
Snowmobile Club in maintaining area
trails. The raffle drawings take place at
4:30pm. Club 13. 1-5pm. 715/339-4066.
www.pricecountywi.net (Price Co.)
Polar Bear Plunge: At 1pm the “polar
bears” will plunge into the icy cold waters
of Long Lake. Other activities include a
big bonfire on the beach, raffles, door
prizes, and awards. Harbor View Pub &
Eatery. Registration begins 10am.
715/891-3832, 866/839-2843.
www.bbbsnorthwoods.org (Price Co.)
SHEBOYGAN
Polar Bear Swim: On New Year’s Day at
1pm, 400 daring swimmers charge into
Lake Michigan. Deland Park. 920/4678436. www.visitsheboygan.com
(Sheboygan Co.)
JAN 1-3
THU-SAT
PARK FALLS
Tuscobia Winter Ultra: Run, Bike or Ski
the 150-mile, 75-mile or 35-mile distance
option race. The 150-mile race is an
Iditarod Trail Invitational Qualifier Event.
The race is an out and back, starting
Thur (run/ski) or Fri (bike) at the
Chequamegon Canoe Club Bistro in Park
Falls. The 75-mile point-to-point ski, bike
or run race starts Fri morning in Rice
Lake and ends in Park Falls. The 35-mile
point-to-point race begins in Ojibwa. Preregistration is required. Chequamegon
Canoe Club. 651/755-5880, 612/2299950. tuscobia.wordpress.com (Price Co.)
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JAN 9-11
FRI-SUN
JAN 10-11
SAT-SUN
Loadmaster Classic Vintage Weekend:
Racing by classic vintage snowmobiles.
Eagle River Derby Track. 715/479-4424.
www.derbytrack.com (Vilas Co.)
Waukesha JanBoree: Events for all ages
will take place throughout the city of
Waukesha. Ice sculpting contest Saturday
10am-2pm where international & novice
carvers form 300 pound blocks of ice into
works of art. Downtown. 262/524-3737.
www.janboree.org (Waukesha Co.)
JAN 15-18
THU-SUN
EAGLE RIVER
Big Chill/Wisconsin State Championship
Snow Sculpting Competition: Dozens of
the state’s best two-person sculpting
teams turn huge blocks of snow into
elaborate, temporary works of art and
compete for the people’s choice awards.
Cast your vote for the next Wisconsin
State Snow Sculpting Champion at this
year’s Big Chill. Winners advance to the
U.S. National Championship. Monument
Square. 262/634-6002.
www.racinedowntown.com/bigchill.html
(Racine Co.)
World Championship Snowmobile Derby:
More than 1400 entries compete for oval
and sno-cross championships in front of
30,000 spectators. Considered the sport’s
signature event, the Derby Championship
is one of the largest gatherings of
“sledders” in the world. Eagle River Derby
Track. 715/479-4424.
www.derbytrack.com (Vilas Co.)
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ASHLAND
Sleigh & Cutter Parade: Annual sleigh &
cutter rally featuring 1800s costumes,
antique sleighs, and food served on
grounds. Free admission. Northern Great
Lakes Visitor Center. Hook-up time 11am,
the exhibition begins at 1pm. 715/6859983, 715/682-5544. www.nglvc.org
(Ashland Co.)
LA FARGE
Winter Festival at the Kickapoo Valley
Reserve: Enjoy archery, ice cave hikes,
birds of prey presentation, face painting,
horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoe
exhibit, dog sled, mutt race, snow cave,
an annual chili and bread contest for the
public, Kickapoo Quick Auction of goods
and services produced in the Kickapoo
Valley, and more. Kickapoo Valley
Reserve. 8am-4:30pm. 608/625-2960.
kvr.state.wi.us/winterfest (Vernon Co.)
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JAN 16-17
FRI-SAT
MILWAUKEE
Monster Jam: The 12 foot-tall, 10,000
pound machines will bring you to your
feet, racing and ripping up a customdesigned track full of obstacles to soar
over or smash through. BMO Harris
Bradley Center. Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm.
800/745-3000.
www.bmoharrisbradleycenter.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
ONALASKA
Onalaska Show Choir Classic: Featuring
20 to 30 of the finest show choirs in the
upper Midwest competing in the Grand
Champion Sing-Off. Choirs from six states
are represented. Onalaska High School.
608/783-4561. (La Crosse Co.)
JAN 16-25
FRI-SUN
WEST ALLIS
Milwaukee Boat Show: Wisconsin’s largest
boat show with power boats of every size
including fishing boats, pontoons, run
abouts, motor yachts, ski and wakeboard
boats, docks, lifts, ski and tube
equipment. Admission fee. Exposition
Center at State Fair Park. Closed Mon &
Tue. 616/447-2860, 800/328-6550.
www.milwaukeeboatshow.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
JAN 16-FEB 1
FRI-SUN
BARABOO
The Cool Boo Arts & Fun Fest: Events
include art shows, concerts, theatre,
vintage snowmobile show and ride, trap
shoots, fundraisers, 5k run/walk, candle
light walks/hikes, fishing tournaments and
much more. Historic Downtown Baraboo
& Sauk County Courthouse. 608/3568333. www.baraboo.com (Sauk Co.)
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SPOONER
Jack Frost Fest: Festival includes antique
snowmobile show and ride, pond hockey
tournament, family ice fishing contest,
turkey bowling, toilet paper toss, rib and
chili contest, bonfire and marshmallow
roasting, open skating, minnow races,
snowshoe jaunt, and other great family
events. Yellow River Flowage (near Tony’s
Riverside). 8am-4pm. 715/635-2168.
www.spoonerchamber.org (Washburn Co.)
STOUGHTON
Candlelight Ski: Cross country skiing
along two miles of wooded and prairie
trails lit with hundreds of glowing
luminaries. Grills will be available to cook
on or enjoy drinks and baked goods
provided by the LKSP Friends Group.
Sorry, no pets are allowed on the ski
trails. This event is weather and snow
conditions permitting. Park admission
sticker required. Lake Kegonsa State
Park. 6-9pm. 608/873-9695. dnr.wi.gov
(Dane Co.)
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Ice Fishing Rumble: Prizes for 1st & 2nd
place for longest fish in the categories of
walleye, northern, perch, blue gill &
crappie plus door prizes and raffles.
Entrance fee. Food & beverages available.
Breakfast special at 6am. Roll-In Point.
6am. 715/339-4585, 888/408-4800.
Polar Bear Plunge: Annual Original
Northwoods Polar Bear Plunge. Call for
pledge sheets and registration form. St.
Germain Lodge & Resort. Noon. 715/5423433, 800/860-3431.
www.angelonmyshoulder.org (Vilas Co.)
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ST. GERMAIN
Above: World Championship Snowmobile
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J A N U A R Y
JAN 17
SAT
CURTISS
Curtiss Snowmobile Drag Races: Vintage
sleds and up. Registration 9-11:30am.
Racing starts at noon. Admission
$3/person. Cash prizes, food,
refreshments and raffles. Curtiss
Boomtown Sno-Chasers Clubhouse.
715/613-5353. www.medfordwis.com
(Clark Co.)
HORICON
WAUSAU
Badger State Winter Games: Competitors
from around Wisconsin and several other
Midwest states will compete in alpine
skiing, nordic skiing, curling, figure
skating, bowling, billiards, archery, youth
snowmobiling, clay target-trap, and more.
Various locations. 715/355-8788.
www.badgerstategames.org (Marathon
Co.)
JAN 17-18
SAT-SUN
STATEWIDE
Winter Free Fishing Weekend: Fish anywhere in Wisconsin without a license or
trout stamp including all inland waters
and Wisconsin’s side of the Great Lakes
and Mississippi River. Other fishing rules
apply such as limits on the number and
size of fish you can keep and any seasons when you must release certain fish
species. Statewide. 608/266-2272.
dnr.wi.gov
JAN 22-25
THU-SUN
GREEN BAY
WBAY RV & Camping Show: The region’s
finest RV’s priced to sell. Over 80
campground & camping exhibits with
great products for family fun. Brown
County Veterans Memorial Complex. Thu
3-8pm, Fri noon-8pm, Sat 10am-9pm,
Sun 10am-4pm. 920/494-3401.
www.wbay.com (Brown Co.)
JAN 23-25
FRI-SUN
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JAN 24
SAT
NEW LONDON
Mosquito Hill Snowshoe Races: One, three
and five mile racecourses are located in
the wooded, lowland forest. All courses
are groomed and fairly flat, with the three
and five mile course skirting the Wolf
River and Oxbow Ponds. Mosquito Hill
Nature Center. 8:30am. 920/779-6433.
www.mosquitohill.com (Outagamie Co.)
Mosquito Hill Winter Family Fun Day:
Activities include dog sled demonstrations, ice bowling, an otter slide for the
kids, a chili bar and more. Mosquito Hill
Nature Center. 12-3pm. 920/779-6433.
www.mosquitohill.com (Outagamie Co.)
PHILLIPS
Phillips Flurry Snowshoe Race: Featuring
5K & 10K courses of groomed ski trails
and packed single track on the rolling terrain through the beautiful school forest
and feature a few large hills. Individual
and team divisions. This event is the
2015 Wisconsin State Championship race
and is also a qualifying event for the
USSA Snowshoe Nationals. Phillips
School Forest Trail. 8-9:30am reg; 10am
start. 715/339-6254.
www.phillipsflurry.com (Price Co.)
JAN 24-25
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Candlelight Hike and Snowshoeing: Hiking
and snowshoeing by candlelight, bonfire,
and complimentary warm refreshments at
the Education Center. Gift shop and crafts
for kids. Astronomers will be on site.
Hiking and snowshoeing are free to the
public. Snowshoes available at no charge
on a first come first serve basis. Horicon
Marsh International Education Center.
6-9pm. 920/387-7860. horiconmarsh.org
(Dodge Co.)
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SAT-SUN
BEAVER DAM
Cabin Fever Fest: Free outdoor activities
include a chili cook-off, poetry contest,
demonstrations by the Scout troop, wagon
ride through the park, poetry contest, ice
skating, bonfire, crafts and a “snowball
drop” with prizes. Crystal Lake Park.
1-4pm. 920/887-8879.
www.beaverdamchamber.com (Dodge Co.)
CASSVILLE
Bald Eagle Days: Knowledgeable
volunteers assist visitors with locating
eagles at outdoor observation deck at
Riverside Park. Educational programs at
Cassville High School. Riverside Park,
Observatory. Outdoor staffed viewing
8am-noon Sat & Sun. Educational
programs on Sat 9am-3pm. 608/7255855. www.cassville.org (Grant Co.)
MERRILL
Merrill Winterfest Sled Dog Race: Over
100 mushers compete in these ISDRAsanctioned races with cash purse and
trophies. Skijoring, kiddie and celebrity
races. Other activities include volleyball
tournament, skating at the MARC, kids’
coloring contest, and more. Pine River
Elementary School. Sat 10am; Weather
permitting. 715/873-4787.
www.witrailblazers.org (Lincoln Co.)
PHILLIPS
Phillips Winter Fest: Events include Cor
PowerSports Snowmobile Races at Birch
Island Resort, Ice Fishing Contest on
Duroy, Elk and Long lakes with cash
prizes awarded for largest walleye,
northern, crappie & bluegill at Harbor
View Pub & Eatery, and snowmobile
parade. Birch Island Resort, Bar & Grill.
Sat 6am-8pm, Sun 8am-3pm. 715/3394100, 800/408-4800.
PLYMOUTH
Budweiser Classic Race of Champions:
USSA-sanctioned professional
snowmobile racing. Snow Ranger Park.
920/893-0079, 888/693-8263.
www.plymouthsnowrangers.com/race.html
(Sheboygan Co.)
WAUPACA
Wintervergnugen Pond Hockey Classic:
Teams will square off against their
opponents to be the next
Wintervergnugen Pond Hockey Classic
Champion. Enjoy a heated tent with food
and beverages. Shadow Lake at South
Park. Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 8am start.
715/258-7343, 715/258-8590.
www.waupacaareachamber.com
(Waupaca Co.)
Above: Winter Fest in Wausau.
JAN 28-FEB 7
WED-SAT
LAKE GENEVA
BLOOMER
Bloomer Rope Jump Contest: 20-35
participating schools and approximately
240 jumpers try to break the records in
the Jump Rope Capital of the World.
Bloomer High School. Preliminaries at
12:30pm; finals at 7pm. 715/568-3339.
www.bloomerchamber.com (Chippewa
Co.)
Winterfest & U S National Snow Sculpting
Championship Competition: Featuring
music, magic, refreshments, activities,
helicopter rides, shopping and dining.
Sculpting begins 11am Wed through Sat,
with winners announced at 3pm at the
Riviera Ballroom. Food, fun and
entertainment 11am-4pm Sat and Sun at
the Riviera Ballroom. Events include laser
tag, beach party, s’mores, fire ring, family
magic show, soup taste, human dog sled
races and a reindeer run. Riviera Park.
262/248-4416, 800/345-1020.
www.lakegenevawi.com (Walworth Co.)
GREEN BAY
JAN 30-FEB 1
PHELPS
FRI-SUN
ST. GERMAIN
St. Germain Radar Run: Race your
snowmobile against the gun – 1000’
distance! 660’ and 1000’ practice tracks.
Fun runs and practice runs on Friday.
Fun runs and trophy runs on Saturday
plus special events including grocery cart
races, bikini run, world record speed
show, and trophy presentation and prizes.
Two lane drag racing on Sunday. Little St.
Germain Lake. Racing: Fri 11am-4pm;
Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm.
715/479-2934. www.radarracers.com
(Vilas Co.)
WAUSAU
www.badgerstategames.org (Marathon Co.)
JAN 31
SAT
BAYFIELD
Ashwabay Summit Nordic Ski Race: This
Race offers a 3.5K youth, 8k/11K adult
pursuit race (this is worldcup style,
transition area to switch skis and poles),
8k adult classic, 11K adult skate, and
0.5K kids (8 and under) fun race. Classic
and skating lanes are provided
throughout the skate courses. Mt.
Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area.
8:30am start. 715/779-3227.
www.mtashwabay.org (Bayfield Co.)
Winterfest on Broadway: Ice sculptors line
the streets. Enjoy live music, cookie
decorating, children’s games, and hot
chili from the chili cook off. Broadway
District. 11am-8pm. 920/437-2531.
www.winterfestonbroadway.com (Brown
Co.)
Great Northern Ice Fishing Tournament:
Held on beautiful Lac Vieux Desert and
sponsored by the Phelps Lions Club.
Headquartered at West Shore Boat
Landing of Lac Vieux Desert. Both AM
and PM fishing contests for the largest
pan fish and the largest game fish; Event
is followed by a banquet. On Lac Vieux
Desert - West Shore Boat Landing. 8am4pm. 715/545-3327. (Vilas Co.)
WAUSAU
Winter Fest: The third annual Winter Fest
offers a day of activities for the entire
family, including horse-drawn wagon
rides, art projects, cookie decorating,
snow sculpture slide, ice-skating, and
more. Featuring 5 local restaurants and
live music throughout the day. Mac-NCheese Competition from 11am-2pm.
Detailed maps show you where to find the
fun. Downtown. 9am-3pm. 715/843-0748
www.visitwausau.com (Marathon Co.)
WEST ALLIS
Great Lakes Pet Expo: Pet lovers’
extravaganza featuring animals of all
breeds and species, shows, shopping,
and games for kids. Exposition Center at
Wisconsin State Fair Park. 10am-5pm.
414/840-7411.
www.petexpomilwaukee.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
Buy local. Choosing to support
locally-owned businesses takes
4-17 times less oil compared to
non-local choices.
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FRI-SUN
ST. GERMAIN
St. Germain Radar Run: Race your
snowmobile against the gun – 1,000 ft
distance! 660 and 1,000 ft practice
tracks. Fun runs and practice runs on
Friday. Fun runs and trophy runs on
Saturday, plus grocery cart races, bikini
run, world record speed show, trophy
presentation and prizes. Two lane drag
racing on Sunday. Little St. Germain Lake.
Racing: Fri 11am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm;
Sun 10am-3pm. 715/479-2934.
www.radarracers.com (Vilas Co.)
WAUSAU
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FRI-SAT
Art Crawl at Banbury Place: Free cultural
event includes works sale by area artists
including paintings, glass art, pottery,
woodworks and photography, as well as
live art demonstrations, spontaneous
poetry, wine tasting and wandering
minstrels. Food available for purchase
from BetterLife Café. Banbury Place. Fri
3-9pm; Sat 9am-3pm. 715/829-0169.
www.banburyartcrawl.com (Chippewa
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FISH CREEK
Fish Creek Winter Festival: Annual Fish
Creek Winter Festival features wacky
winter-themed carnival games for all ages
under the big tent, wine tasting, trolley
rides, ice sculptures, winter parade, and
candlelight cross country skiing. Town of
Fish Creek Area. 920/868-2316,
800/577-1880. visitfishcreek.com (Door
Co.)
MINOCQUA
Cruiserfest: Friday night spaghetti feed,
snowmobile parade, bonfire, s’mores and
a spectacular fireworks display on frozen
Lake Minocqua. Breakfast starts the day
on Saturday followed by radar runs, bikini
races, vintage display, cruiser sale, brat
and chili feed and demo rides offered by
area snowmobile dealers. Lake Minocqua.
Fri 6:15pm & all day Sat. 715/356-5266,
800/446-6784. www.snowmobilewi.com
(Oneida Co.)
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WAUKESHA
BAYFIELD
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Show & Sale:
Fifty-five carefully-chosen dealers from
across the Midwest bring their finest
antiques to the Milwaukee area for this
event. Waukesha Expo Center. Fri 11am9pm; Sat 10am-5pm. 414/510-4441.
wisconsinantiquesdealers.com (Waukesha
Co.)
Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race: Event
features two main races including a 10
dog, 80-mile race and a six dog, 60-mile
race. A 40-mile Sportsman’s Race and a
16 and under eight to 10-mile family race
will also be held over the weekend.
Multiple spectator locations with
amenities including warming tent with
concessions and bonfire. “Meet the
Mushers” dinner will take place Friday
night at 6pm in the Bayfield Lakeside
Pavilion which is open to the public.
North of Bayfield. Fri - Meet the Mushers
Dinner 6pm, Sat & Sun races start at
10am. 715/779-3335, 800/447-4094.
bayfield.org (Bayfield Co.)
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Above: Badger State Winter Games
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FRI-SUN
BAILEYS HARBOR
Winter Carnivale: Event includes bonfires,
live music, shopping, and winter games.
Take part in the Second Annual Door
County Pond Hockey Tournament on
Kangaroo Lake or test your skills in our
time trials or radar runs. Various
locations. 920/839-2366, 920/839-2366.
www.doorcounty.com (Door Co.)
F E B R U A R Y
E V E N T S
EAGLE RIVER
ST CROIX FALLS
LaBatt Blue US Adult Pond Hockey
Championship: Four on four pond hockey
featuring over 200 teams on 24 rinks
created on Dollar Lake. Sanctioned by
USA Hockey. Concession stand and
heated tented area. Chanticleer Inn.
715/479-4486. www.chanticleerinn.com
(Vilas Co.)
Candlelight Ski at Interstate State Park:
Experience a winter evening by
candlelight as hundreds of candles are lit
to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers.
Snowshoes available for ages six and up.
There are warming fires at the trailheads,
food and refreshments available at the Ice
Age Center. Interstate State Park. 6-9pm.
715/483-3747.
HUDSON
Hot Air Affair: Hudson’s spectacular
winter ballooning event features torchlight
parade with kazoo marching bands,
balloons lighting up the dark for
approximately one hour on Saturday
night, a marketplace and craft fair,
pancake breakfasts, smooshboarding,
volleyball in the snow, geocaching, bird
watching, dances and other winter
activities. E.P. Rock Elementary School.
Balloon launches Sat & Sun at 7:30am;
optional flight 3pm Sat, weather
permitting. 715/386-8411, 800/6576775. www.hudsonhotairaffair.com
(St. Croix Co.)
WEYAUWEGA
Fire on Ice: Snowmobile races, kids’
activities, daily door prizes, heated
pavilion available, covered grandstand,
kitty cat racing, and live music. Waupaca
County Fairgrounds. 715/281-5844.
fireonicewega.com (Waupaca Co.)
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SAT
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FISH CREEK
Winter Wine & Cherry Fest: The winter
festival will include complimentary wine
and product tasting featuring the popular
tart Montmorency cherry, annual cherry
pit spit competition, horse-drawn sleigh
rides throughout the scenic orchards, free
trolley rides, and arts and crafts including
the opportunity to paint a wine glass.
Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery &
Market. 10am-5pm. 920/868-3479.
www.orchardcountry.com (Door Co.)
FOND DU LAC
Brew Fest: One-day festival features over
100 brews consisting of microbrews from
across the globe and home brews for
sampling as well as local food vendors
and live entertainment. Fond du Lac
County Fairgrounds Expo Center. 5-9pm.
920/203-8389. www.fdlbrewfest.com
(Fond du Lac Co.)
ONALASKA
PHILLIPS
The 53rd Annual Spring Home
Improvement Show: Over 300 home
improvement and remodeling experts with
the latest on products, services, and
trends. National and local speakers,
cooking demos, the outdoor living area,
and the Milwaukee/NARI Foundation
raffle. Exposition Center at Wisconsin
State Fair Park. 414/771-4071.
www.milwaukeenari.org (Milwaukee Co.)
MANAWA
Manawa Snodeo: Ice oval racing and
motorcycle ice racing “under the lights”
with fireworks and torchlight parade to
follow. Saturday features lakecross racing,
ovals, radar runs, and kitty kat racing.
Bear Lake Resort. 920/596-3372.
www.manawasnodeo.com (Waupaca Co.)
FEB 13-15
FRI-SUN
LUCK
Luck Winter Carnival: Thursday lighting of
the ice castle, Friday queen pageant,
Saturday Lion’s breakfast, radar runs,
vintage snowmobile, parade & dance,
Sunday ice fishing contest, bonfire and
fireworks. Downtown. 715/472-2716.
www.luckwisconsin.com (Polk Co.)
SAT-SUN
IOLA
Iola Winter Carnival: Ice Sculpture
carving, Norwegian Lutefisk dinner, indoor
craft sale, Iola Twilight Snowshoe Race,
nordic combined cross-country race, and
Central Ski Jumping and Nordic
Combined Championships. Iola Winter
Sports Club. Activities start 8am Sat &
9:30am Sun. 715/445-4005.
www.IolaWinterSportsClub.org (Waupaca
Co.)
LAND O’LAKES
Winter Festival/Three Bear Winter Sled
Dog Races: Join in the fun of watching the
sled dog races. Races proceed
throughout the area on groomed rural
trails. Mushers Ball Saturday evening,
winter games, concessions, and craft sale
and flea market at the Land O’ Lakes
Elementary School. Downtown. 9am-4pm.
715/547-3541. www.3bear.org (Vilas Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Ice Fisheree: Annual ice fishing contest
held on Gremore Lake with prizes for
winners. Lakeview Marina. Fishing begins
at 7am. 608/326-8555.
www.prairieduchien.org (Crawford Co.)
FEB 8
SUN
HUDSON
Candlelight Ski and Hike: Weather
permitting, ski or hike on trails lit by
candles. Nine miles of groomed trails for
cross country skiing (classic & skating).
Enjoy refreshments at the Nature center
and bonfires at the boat launch and
behind the nature center. Willow River
State Park. 6-8:30pm. 715/386-5931.
dnr.wi.gov (St. Croix Co.)
STOUGHTON
Norse Afternoon of Fun: Stoughton’s
famous Norwegian Dancers perform in an
afternoon of food, music, a bake sale,
raffle and authentic Norse costumes. The
coming year’s Syttende Mai King and
Queen are announced. Stoughton High
School. 1:30-4pm. 608/877-5600.
www.stoughton.k12.wi.us (Dane Co.)
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6am. 715/339-4585, 888/408-4800.
FRSF Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe/Hike: A
1.8 kilometer trail loop will be groomed,
tracked, and brightly lit with over 600
glowing candles. Bring your dinner and
have a cookout. Hot dogs, chili and
spiced tea will be provided. Picnic tables
and hot BBQ grills and a campfire will be
maintained throughout the night. Hiking
& snowshoeing are permitted during this
event. Flambeau Hills Trailhead. 6-9pm.
715/332-5271. dnr.wi.gov (Sawyer Co.)
FRI-SAT
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Brice Prairie Conservation Association Ice
Fishing Derby: Prizes in six fish categories,
raffle, food, heated tent. Lake Onalaska North Shore Landing. Early morning-3pm.
608/781-9570.
www.discoveronalaska.com (La Crosse
Co.)
THU-SUN
FEB 13-14
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Wanderoos Area Lions Club Ice Fishing
Contest: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
in the five divisions of sunfish, crappie,
northern, bass, perch/walleye. Door prizes
and fun for the kids. Lake Wapogasset.
9am-3pm. 715/338-1845.
FEB 12-15
WEST ALLIS
WINTER
FEB 7-8
course racing, slalom, speed racing and
freestyle for kites, sails and wings. In
addition to the daily WISSA championship
racing, there will be heated shelters on
the lake, bonfires, live music, fireworks
and food, and drinks. Roosevelt Park.
920/960-9676. www.fdl.com (Fond du
Lac Co.)
FOND DU LAC
2015 World Ice and Snow Sailing
Championships (WISSA): The Winnebago
Association of Kiteboarders will host six
days of international race events including
Top: Hudson Hot Air Affair.
Above: Manawa Snodeo.
FEB 14-15
SAT-SUN
MARSHFIELD
Sturgeon Stampede: Event offers skating,
broomball, ice bowling, ice sailing, sturgo-rama, stupid human tricks, food and
drink, music, shelter and bonfires.
Roosevelt Park. 10am until dark.
920/922-2550. www.fdl.com (Fond du
Lac Co.)
Winterfest Weekend in Marshfield:
Activities will include youth hockey
tournament, curling, snowshoe races, fat
tire bike races, cross country ski races,
and more. Music headliner will be Boogie
and the Yo Yoz Saturday night. Holm’s
RiverEdge Golf Course and Banquet
Facility. 715/384-4314, 800/422-4541.
www.visitmarshfield.com (Wood Co.)
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Mid-Continent Railway Snow Train: Travel
through the winter wonderland of scenic
Sauk County on the annual Snow Train.
Each train ride lasts approximately 55
minutes round trip with the exception of
the Saturday evening dinner train which
lasts two and a half to three hours. Coach
seating is available on all departures
except dinner train. Mid-Continent
Railway Museum & Gift Shop. Departure
times 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm,
5:30pm. First Class tickets are available
on the 11:30am & 1pm departures each
day. 608/522-4261.
www.midcontinent.org (Sauk Co.)
Wausau Antique Show: Annual antique
show featuring over 50 quality dealers
with over thousands of quality antique
furniture, pottery, dolls, sports
memorabilia, jewelry, silver and more.
Crystal and china repair and a clock
specialist. Admission fee. DC Everest
High School/Greenheck Field House.
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/3555144. www.antiqueshowsinwis.com
(Marathon Co.)
FEB 15
SUN
CLAYTON
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Clayton Ice Fishing Contest: Annual ice
fishing contest on Lake Magnor with
cash prizes for various fish species in
weight and size. Door prizes, raffle
tickets, and food and beverages. Lake
Magnor. 11am-4pm. 715/948-2460.
FEB 19-22
THU-SUN
GREEN BAY
DRUMMOND
Muskie Expo Milwaukee: Featuring
muskie lures, baits, spinners, muskie
rods and reels, artwork of muskies,
professional seminar speakers, custombuilt baits and custom-built one-of-a-kind
rods, and muskie guides from many
Canadian and USA waters. Muskies Inc.
will be teaching how to get started in this
fantastic sport of muskie fishing. World
championship hand-crafted lure contest.
Wisconsin State Fair Park - Products
Pavilion. 608/445-4645.
www.muskieexpo.com (Milwaukee Co.)
Barstool Races & Chili Feed: Participants
decorate their barstool-on-skis and set off
in head-to-head competition down the
man-made ski hill for thrills, chills and
lots of spills! Event also features great
food including homemade chili, cold beer
and fun. Black Bear Inn. 715/739-6262.
www.drummondwi.com (Bayfield Co.)
FEB 14
SAT
ASHLAND
Book Across the Bay Cross-Country Ski
Race: Cross-country ski race and tour or
snowshoe trek across Chequamegon Bay
from Ashland to Washburn. Navigate the
10K course by the light of the stars plus
hundreds of candlelit ice luminaries. Join
more than 3,800 racers for this unique
winter event. Chequamegon Bay. 6pm.
715/682-2500. www.batb.org (Ashland
Co.)
SPIRIT
Ice Fishing Jamboree - Spirit Lake: Annual
ice fishing contest plus brats, chili and
refreshments starting at 11am in a heated
shelter. No entry fee, cash prizes awarded
in various fishing categories, and a raffle
for cash prizes. Little Spirit Lake Boat
Landing. Fishing 6am-3pm, raffle drawing
3:30pm. 715/427-3778.
www.spiritlakeassoc.org (Price Co.)
NEILLSVILLE
Neillsville Winter Carnival: Activities
include a variety show, Polar Bear
Plunge, Neillsville Area Players’
production, outdoor co-ed volleyball,
basketball, men’s and women’s pool
tournaments, dart and cribbage
tournaments, pancake breakfast, trophy
trap shoot and card tournaments.
Neillsville, WI 54456. 715/743-6444.
www.neillsville.org (Clark Co.)
FEB 20-MAR 1
FRI-SUN
BELOIT
SCHOFIELD
WEST ALLIS
FRI-SUN
FOND DU LAC
NORTH FREEDOM
Top: Mid-Continent Railway Snow Train in
North Freedom. Above: American
Birkebeiner Cross-Country Ski Event from
Cable to Hayward.
FEB 20-22
WBAY Boat Show & Waterfront Lifestyle
Expo: Celebrating boating life on and
around the water. Boats priced to sell.
Visit exhibits on waterfront recreation,
outdoor living and shoreline conservation.
Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena.
Thurs 4-8pm, Fri 2-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm,
Sun 10am-4pm. 920/494-3401.
www.wbay.com (Brown Co.)
HAYWARD
American Birkebeiner Cross-Country Ski
Event: Ten thousand skiers of all ages and
nationalities participate in the 50K
Birkebeiner, the 23K Kortelopet, Prince
Haakon 12K, the children’s Barnebirkie,
Junior Birkie, Elite Sprints, and Family
Fun Ski. Other fun events include the
Barkie Birkie Skijour and Giant Ski
Competition. 715/634-5025.
www.birkie.com (Sawyer Co.)
Beloit International Film Festival: Local
residents and visitors from around the
nation fill more than a dozen venues
ranging in size from 40 to 700 seats.
Attendees will enjoy over 120 films and
have the chance to meet more than 100
filmmakers who come from as far away as
Europe and China. Various locations.
Times vary daily. 608/313-1200.
www.beloitfilmfest.org (Rock Co.)
FEB 21
SAT
BOULDER JUNCTION
Frozen Tozen Winter Fest: Ice fishing
tournament, ice golf, snowshoeing
activities and family fun. Food and
beverages will be available. Awards and
raffle at 5:30pm. Boulder Lake. 11am5pm. 715/385-2400. www.boulderjct.org
(Vilas Co.)
CHETEK
Winter Fest: Timed event in which
snowmobiles race a 1,000-foot shavedice track. Other activities include music,
bonfire, poker run, scavenger hunt, and
kids’ activities. Admission fee. Lakeview
Dr. 54728. 8am-4pm. 715/924-3200,
800/317-1720. racenssr.com/home.htm
(Barron Co.)
ELKHART LAKE
Pig in the Ice Winter Festival: Annual Pigin-the-Ice Winter Festival featuring pig
roast, ice fishing tournament, ice cube
hunts and fireworks display. Sheboygan
County Marsh Park. 920/876-2535.
www.threeguysandagrill.com (Sheboygan
Co.)
ONALASKA
Lions Ice Fishing Derby: Annual fishing
derby with prizes given in six fish classes.
Door prizes, food and fun. Lake
Onalaska-North Shore Landing.
11am-3pm. 608/783-6613.
www.discoveronalaska.com (La Crosse
Co.)
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SAT-SUN
FEB 26-MAR 1
THU-SUN
CEDARBURG
WEST ALLIS
Winter Festival: Activities include golf
tournament in Cedar Creek Park, wine
tasting at Cedar Creek Winery, ice carving
contest, chili contest, bed races featuring
themed costumed racing followed by the
barrel racing, pancake breakfast, Alaskan
Malamute dog-pulling contest, parade,
live music, open family skating on Mill
Pond & Cedar Creek Park, brat cookout,
kids’ make-and-take projects, and much
more. Downtown Cedarburg. Sat 8am10pm, Sun 8am-4pm. 262/377-9620.
Milwaukee RV Show: More than 100
exhibitors related to the recreational
vehicle lifestyle. See pop-up campers,
travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes,
and park models of all sizes. Exposition
414/266-7300.
www.milwaukeervshow.com (Milwaukee
Co.)
MADISON
Mad City Model Railroad Show and Sale:
Event will feature over 90,000 sq. ft. of
the best operating model railroad layouts,
toy trains, how-to clinics, historical
exhibits and over 300 vendor tables
covering all aspects of model railroading.
Children’s activities and hourly door
prizes. Several train sets given away daily.
Admission and parking fees. Alliant
Energy Center. 9am-5pm. 608/267-3976.
www.nmra-scwd.org (Dane Co.)
TOMAH
Freezin In February Antique Show: More
than 25 dealers from the tri-state area
come to display their wide range of
quality antiques and collectibles. Tomah
Recreation Park. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun
10am-3pm. 608/385-3598.
www.tomahwisconsin.com (Monroe Co.)
FEB 21-MAR 1
SAT-SUN
MILWAUKEE
Greater Milwaukee Auto Show: Investigate
the newest model automobiles and
admire the finest classics. The auto
industry showcases the new cars of the
21st century at this annual family event.
Wisconsin Center. Sat 10am-10pm, Sun
10am-6pm, Mon-Thu 3-9pm, Fri 1-9pm.
414/908-6001. deltacenter.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
FEB 22
SUN
FOND DU LAC
Taste of Fond du Lac: Try area restaurant
appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Live
music entertainment and silent auction.
Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo
Center. 11am-6pm. 920/923-6555.
www.fdlfest.com (Fond du Lac Co.)
LAND O’LAKES
FEB 27-28
MEDFORD
Destination Medford Women’s Weekend:
Wine and art tour on Saturday evening.
Exercise groups, classes and Taste of
Medford on Friday Evening. Classes
during the day on Saturday. 715/7484729. medfordwis.com (Taylor Co.)
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days: Live Bald
Eagle and raptor programs, educational
exhibits and displays, birding experts on
hand, outdoor viewing of Bald Eagles
through spotting scopes, life-size Bald
Eagle nest, craft activities for children and
more. All programs and activities at
Hoffman Hall on Saturday are free.
Educational Birding programs will also be
held Friday evening at local hotels and
are open to the public at no charge.
Hoffman Hall. Fri evening - free birding
programs at Country Inn & Suites and the
AmericInn. Sat programs and exhibits at
Hoffman Hall 9am-4pm. Life-sized eagle
nest and outdoor viewing scopes at
Regional Tourism Center. 608/326-8555,
800/732-1673. www.prairieduchien.org
(Crawford Co.)
FEB 27-MAR 1
FRI-SUN
MINOCQUA
Frozen Tundra Wine Fest: Admission is
$12 and includes Frozen Tundra wine
glass, five wine samples, tours, gourmet
food samples, live music, horse carriage
rides, food available for purchase, and
more. Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery.
Noon-6pm. 920/388-4400.
www.parallel44.com/event-calendar
(Kewaunee Co.)
Loop Around the Lake: Annual “River
Valley Loop Around the Lake” 5K
ski/snowshoe on Lake Minocqua begins
in front of the Thirsty Whale and
continues on an illuminated path past the
Bearskin Trestles before returning to the
starting point. Following the walk,
participants will enjoy food and
concessions, hot chocolate, music,
bonfire, lighting wish lanterns, and hot air
balloon rides. Thirsty Whale. 5:308:30pm. 715/356-5266, 800/446-6784.
www.looparoundthelake.com (Oneida Co.)
MEDFORD
Perkinstown Outhouse Race: The “Race of
Thrones” teams of four pushers and one
squatter make their way around the
snowy race course. Fun for everyone with
kid’s races 11am-1pm. Perkinstown
Winter Sports Area. 715/427-1002.
www.cwrclub.com (Taylor Co.)
MIDDLETON
Bockfest 2015: Event will feature beer,
great food, costumes, live music, and the
annual Running of the Blondes 1K race.
Food vendors will include Capital Tap
Haus, Craftsman Table and Middleton
BBQ. Music will be provided by Rod
Tuffcurls and the Bench Press. Capital
Brewery Company, Inc. 11am-4pm.
608/826-1092. capitalbrewery.com
(Dane Co.)
NEW LONDON
New London Chamber of Commerce Beer
Tasting: Vendors bring in beers, wines
and flavored sodas for sampling.
Following the beer tasting there will be
live music. Crystal Falls Banquet Facility.
6pm-mid. 920/982-5822.
newlondonchamber.com (Outagamie Co.)
PHILLIPS
6am. 715/339-4585, 888/408-4800.
EAU CLAIRE
United States Snowshoe Association
National Championships: Eau Claire will
host the 15th Annual Snowshoe
Association National Championships in
2015. With 7.4 million winter sports
enthusiasts living within a 200-mile radius
of Eau Claire, a record turnout may be in
store. Lowes Creek County Park.
715/831-2345. (Chippewa Co.)
MADISON
Madison Fishing Expo: Fishing tackle,
equipment and boats from the industry’s
leading manufacturers. Largest show in
the Midwest with 20,000 attendees.
Nonprofit event to improve fishing in
Wisconsin. Alliant Energy Center. Fri 49pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
608/267-3976. www.madfishexpo.com
(Dane Co.)
Kids Fishing Jamboree: Annual kids’
fishing jamboree at the Lac Vieux Desert
West Shore boat landing. Food and
refreshments available. Prizes for all the
children. Lac Vieux Desert. 9am-3pm.
715/547-3434. www.landolakes-wi.org
(Vilas Co.)
FEB 28
RACINE
HARTFORD
SAT
Downtown Hartford Iced on Main: Watch
local and nationally renown ice and snow
sculpting artists compete for the Best of
Show while carving a 300 pound block of
ice in front of downtown businesses.
Downtown. 10am-3pm. 262/673-7193.
www.downtownhartfordwi.com (Dodge
Co.)
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dealers selling coins, currency, silver,
gold, stock, bonds, jewelry, tokens and
many other numismatic items. Roma
Lodge. 9m-3pm. 262/886-3610. (Racine
Co.)
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FEB 21-MAR 1
SAT-SUN
MILWAUKEE
Greater Milwaukee Auto Show: Investigate
the newest model automobiles and
admire the finest classics. The auto
industry showcases the new cars of the
21st century at this annual family event.
Wisconsin Center. Sat 10am-10pm, Sun
10am-6pm, Mon-Thu 3-9pm, Fri 1-9pm.
414/908-6001. deltacenter.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
FEB 26-MAR 1
THU-SUN
WEST ALLIS
Berlin Chamber Wine and Beer Tasting
Extravaganza: An evening of great foods,
beers and wines from area restaurants
and businesses. The cost $25 in advance
or $30 at the door the night of the event
and includes a wine or pilsner glass. City
Inn & Banquet Hall. 6-10pm. 920/3613636. www.berlinchamber.net (Green
Lake Co.)
MAR 6-8
FRI-SUN
Bayfield Winter Festival: Events include
Run on Water – a race across the famous
ice road, Mt. Ashwabay’s WinterDASH,
live music and dancing at WinterBASH,
Polar Bear Plunge, the Freeze Your Glass
Off Deck Party, a candlelight walk on the
Brownstone Trail, ice golf, pancake breakfast, and children’s activities. Bayfield
Area Recreation Center. 715/779-5408.
www.bayfieldwinterfestival.com (Bayfield
Co.)
FOND DU LAC
ELKHART LAKE
OGEMA
Big Band Gala: A weekend dedicated to
the Big Band era featuring luxurious
accommodations, sumptuous dining, ballroom dancing, and professional dance
instruction. Osthoff Resort, The. 877/4193534. www.osthoff.com (Sheboygan Co.)
FEB 27-MAR 1
APPLETON
EAU CLAIRE
United States Snowshoe Association
National Championships: Eau Claire will
host the 15th Annual Snowshoe
Association National Championships in
2015. With 7.4 million winter sports
enthusiasts living within a 200-mile radius
of Eau Claire, a record turnout may be in
store. Lowes Creek County Park.
715/831-2345. (Chippewa Co.)
MADISON
Madison Fishing Expo: Fishing tackle,
equipment and boats from the industries’
leading manufacturers. With 20,000
attendees, this show is the largest in the
Midwest. Fishing contest for the kids.
Admission fee. Alliant Energy Center. Fri
4-9pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
608/267-3976. www.madfishexpo.com
(Dane Co.)
MAR 4-8
WED-SUN
Above: Canoecopia in Madison.
BAYFIELD
Milwaukee RV Show: More than 100
exhibitors related to the recreational vehicle lifestyle. See pop-up campers, travel
trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes, and
park models of all sizes. Exposition Center
at Wisconsin State Fair Park. 414/2667300. www.milwaukeervshow.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
FRI-SUN
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MAR 7
SAT
Adopt A Bucket: Decorate a bucket, have
your photo taken, and tap a maple tree.
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve. 11am2pm. 920/731-6041.
www.bubolzpreserve.org (Calumet Co.)
CABLE
Weenie Roast Weekend: A day of winter
fun on Lake Namakagon featuring outdoor grills for grilling the famous foot long
Klement’s hot dogs. Snowmobile radar
runs, polar plunge, prizes and raffles.
Lakewood’s Resort. 715/794-2561.
www.lakewoodsresort.com (Bayfield Co.)
FENNIMORE
Taste of Fennimore: Showcases local vendors including wine, cheese, beer, bakeries, butcher shops and more offering
samplings of their local fare. Ticket
includes engraved glass and sampling of
more than 20 vendor booths. The Silent
Woman Restaurant & Fenway House
Hotel. 1-5pm. 608/822-3599, 608/8226416. www.fennimore.com (Grant Co.)
WEST ALLIS
FERRYVILLE
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show:
Outdoor sports exhibits and interactive
fun for the entire family. Be part of this
event where people who love fishing,
boating, hunting, and camping come to
try and buy the latest in outdoor equipment. Exposition Center at State Fair
Park. 630/393-3087.
www.jsonline.com/sportsshow (Milwaukee
Co.)
Bald Eagle Watching Day: Bald Eagle,
falcon, raptor and owl programs featuring
birds of the University of Minnesota
Raptor Center. Chloris Lowe, Ho-chunk
Nation program, US Fish & Wildlife
program, children’s activities, music of
Jon Stravers, build an eagle nest with Dr.
Michael White, refreshments, and student
eagle art exhibit. Ferryville Community
Center. 10am-3pm. 608/734-9077.
www.visitferryville.com (Crawford Co.)
Fond du Lac Agricultural Showcase: The
event features agricultural-related
business booths and goods, a fantastic
cheese and beverage tasting area, kids’
activities, stage presentations and much
more. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Recreation Buildling. 8:30am-3pm.
920/921-9500. www.fdlac.com (Fond du
Lac Co.)
Timm’s Hill Trudge: Annual snowshoe
race/walk on a three or seven mile course
at Timm’s Hill. The fee required includes
a long-sleeved shirt and a chili lunch after
the races. Medals will be awarded to the
top five finishers in each age group. High
Point Village. Registration is 8am-9:45am,
7-mile race begins 10am, 3-mile race
begins 10:10am. 715/767-5287.
www.highpointvillage.com (Price Co.)
MAR 7-8
SAT-SUN
EAGLE RIVER
Klondike Days: Winter festival featuring an
1800s voyageur rendezvous, lumberjack
competition, horse and dog weight-pull,
chain-saw carving competition, a Native
American cultural exposition, art and craft
show, food, music and fun. Northland
Pines High School and Rocking W
Stables. 9am-4pm. 715/617-0272.
www.klondikedays.org (Vilas Co.)
GREEN BAY
Arti Gras: Annual visual and performing
arts festival featuring the works of 100
artists. Continuous performing arts,
"edible arts," and hands-on projects for
kids. Brown County Veterans Memorial
Arena. 10am-5pm both days. 920/4943401. www.mosaicartsinc.org (Brown Co.)
MAR 13-14
FRI-SAT
PLYMOUTH
Shamrocks and Shenanigan’s: This revue
will consist of traditional Irish songs both,
sung and instrumentals, as well as Irish
dancing, poetry and folk tales. Snacks
included and cash bar available.
Admission fee. Plymouth Arts Center. Fri
7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm.
920/892-8409. www.plymoutharts.org
(Sheboygan Co.)
MAR 13-15
FRI-SUN
MADISON
Canoecopia: Canoecopia has over 100
exhibitors who are leaders in their areas
of expertise including schools specializing
in teaching outdoor skills in many forms
and many with guides specializing in
women’s trips. Admission fee. Alliant
Energy Center. Fri 4-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm,
Sun 10am-5pm. 608/267-3976.
www.canoecopia.com (Dane Co.)
WEST BEND
Home Garden & Leisure Show: Includes
home improvement ideas, the newest
appliances, the latest in heating, cooling,
roofing and plumbing, exhibits of indoor
and outdoor decorating, gardening, travel,
food, hobbies, golf, boating, biking and
more. Purchase gifts, services and household goods, schedule projects and view
demonstrations and seminars.
Washington County Fair Park Pavilion. Fri
4-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. 262/3382666. www.wbachamber.org (Washington
Co.)
MAR 14
SAT
CHILTON
Backyard Maple Syruping Workshop: Adult
program teaches participants how to
identify a maple, how to tap and collect
sap, the process for making syrup and
storage. Program is indoors and outdoors.
Ledge View Nature Center. Begins at
1pm. 920/849-7094.
CHIPPEWA FALLS
McDonell High Craft Show: Craft show
offering more than 70 craft booths with
items ranging from jewelry to pottery to
hand sewn and knit items. McDonell High
School. 9am-3pm. 715/723-0538.
www.visitchippewafallswi.com (Chippewa
Co.)
IRON RIVER
Iron River Polar Plunge: Take the plunge
into the icy waters of Moon Lake. Hot
dogs, marshmallows and hot chocolate
served on site with a toasty campfire.
Moon Lake Park. 11am. 715/372-4285.
www.visitironriver.com (Bayfield Co.)
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M A R C H
MILWAUKEE
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Parade steps off
at noon and lasts about 1.5 hours. Party
to follow featuring live Irish music,
dancing and food. Many post parade
parties will take place at various locations
featuring Irish entertainment. Downtown.
Noon. 414/276-6696.
www.saintpatricksparade.org (Milwaukee
Co.)
RACINE
MAR 14-15
SAT-SUN
BAYFIELD
Ashwabay Spring Carnival: Events include
water balloon launch, rail jam park
contest, distance jump, speed race,
costume contest, potluck, and cardboard
races. Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation
Area. 10am. 715/779-3227.
www.mtashwabay.org (Bayfield Co.)
CEDARBURG
Cedar Creek Winery Open House: Enjoy two
festive and celebratory days, featuring
barrel tasting 2014 vintages, live jazz,
cooking-with-wine demonstrations & samplings, wine tastings, a live benefit auction, special events, food samplings,
spring showcases and more in the shops
at Cedar Creek Settlement. Cedar Creek
Winery. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
262/377-8020.
www.cedarcreekwinery.com (Ozaukee
Co.)
MAR 15
SUN
NEW LONDON
Musky Magic - Fishing Show: Fishing
show features seminars, a selection of
vendors who will sell the most recent
lures and fishing gear, and guide services.
There will be demonstrations at a pool,
food, beverages, and door prizes. Tickets
are available at the door only. New
London Middle School. 11am-5pm.
920/779-6433. www.outagamie.org
(Outagamie Co.)
RIPON
25th Annual Farm Toy and Craft Show:
Huge collection of farm toys and
dioramas of farm scenes. New and
antique farm toys for sale and on display.
Dozens of craft booths, food and prizes.
Ripon High School. 9am-3pm. 920/7486764. www.ripon-wi.com (Fond du Lac
Co.)
MAR 17
TUE
PLYMOUTH
Irishman’s Walk: A celebration of St.
Patrick’s Day. Parade starts 11am,
traveling through downtown, ending at 52
Stafford, an Irish inn and guest house. All
are invited to wear their best green and
walk with the Irishmen. 52 Stafford, An
Irish Guest House. Meet at Family Video
(corner of Eastern/Highland) 10:30am.
920/893-0079.
www.plymouthwisconsin.com (Sheboygan
Co.)
MAR 19-22
THU-SUN
GREEN BAY
WBAY Home & Garden Show: Area’s
largest home and garden show. One stop
shopping to meet professionals in all
areas of home building, remodeling,
landscaping, interior design, pools and
spas, bedding and bath and so much
more. Attend a Melinda Myers Seminar.
Resch Center. Thur 4-8pm, Fri noon8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
920/494-3401. www.wbay.com (Brown
Co.)
MAR 20-22
FRI-SUN
LAKE GENEVA
Nielsen Enterprises SnoCross Grand
Finale, Championship Snowmobile Racing:
The thrill of one of the most exciting XGames sports is the final stop on the
World Power Sports Association’s World
Snowmobile Tour at Grand Geneva Resort
in Lake Geneva. The track is laid out on
Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top ski hill and
allows for both indoor viewing and
outdoor seating in the grandstands. All
the major snowmobile manufacturers will
have displays of the newest models and
equipment. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
262/248-8811, 800/558-3417.
www.grandgeneva.com (Walworth Co.)
MAR 20-29
FRI-SUN
WEST ALLIS
Realtors Home & Garden Show: Get
hundreds of ideas for your home and
garden at the nation’s oldest and
Wisconsin’s original home & garden show.
Find the latest in decorating, home
improvement, landscaping and garden
needs. Exposition Center at Wisconsin
State Fair Park. Closed Mon & Tues.
414/778-4929.
www.RealtorsHomeAndGardenShow.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
MAR 21
SAT
BRANTWOOD
St. Urho/St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: The
celebration includes a traditional meal of
corned beef and cabbage plus ham and
all the trimmings served from 4:30-6:30
p.m. with music and a program to follow.
Homemade multi-grain bread and
cardamom braids will be available for
purchase. Brantwood Community Center.
4:30pm. 715/564-2525, 715/564-2520.
(Price Co.)
NEW LONDON
St. Patrick’s Day Parade/Irish Fest:
Wisconsin’s largest St. Patrick’s Day
Parade includes bagpipe bands,
marching bands, festive clowns, specialty
units, clans, Finnegan’s Wake, and
business floats. New Dublin Irish Fest
features two Celtic bands, Irish food,
beverages, and market booths. More
weeknight events include Irish caroling,
Irish entertainment on stage, an Irish Céili
gathering, and Finnegan’s Wake. Corned
beef and cabbage is widely served in area
restaurants and pubs. New London
Downtown/Parade Route. Parade 1pm,
Irish Fest 11am-6pm. 920/982-3891,
920/982-5822. www.newdublin.com
(Outagamie Co.)
When you travel, bring your own
water bottle and coffee mug to
help reduce waste.
Don ABrAm
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St Patrick’s Day Parade: Enjoy the area’s
only St Patrick’s Day Parade with
leprechauns, dancers, beads, candy, Irish
music, bagpipes, floats and more.
Downtown. Noon. 262/634-6002.
realracine.com/what-to-do/local-events/
(Racine Co.)
E V E N T S
Above: Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
TOMAHAWK
FOND DU LAC
Taste of Tomahawk: A microwbrew and
wine tasting festival that includes cuisine
from local restaurants, treats from local
cheese shop and much more. Inshalla
Country Club. 1-5pm. 715/453-5334.
Fondy Vintage Auto Club Swap Meet:
Vendors from a four-state area sell
antique and specialty auto parts and
memorabilia. Reservations required for
vendor swap spaces. Fond du Lac County
Fairgrounds Expo Center. 8am-3pm.
920/579-8450. fondyvintageautoclub.org
(Fond du Lac Co.)
MAR 21-22
SAT-SUN
DEPERE
De Pere Antique Show & Sale: Show
features 65 select booths with quality
antiques from 1870 to mid-century
including clock and phonograph repairers
and a crystal and china repair booth on
site. Admission fee. St Norbert College.
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. 715/3555144. www.antiqueshowsinwis.com
(Brown Co.)
PHILLIPS
Sport, Home & Craft Show: Vendors and
crafters plus informative seminars, good
food, drawings and giveaways. Booths
include outdoor power equipment and
rentals, trucks and automobiles, ATVs
and UTVs, sporting goods (fishing,
hunting, athletics), home improvements
(flooring, furniture, appliances), dog
grooming, TVs/Dish Network/Direct TV
and much more. Phillips High School. Sat
9am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm. 715/3394100, 888/408-4800.
MAR 22
SUN
BURLINGTON
Yo-Yo & Skill Toys Convention, Contest Day:
Yo-Yo shows, international looping contest
and contests for diabolos, juggling, cup ‘n
balls, kendamas, gyroscopes, paddleballs
and more. Demonstrations, claims-tofame stories, silent auction, door prizes
and contestant prizes. Bring your yo-yos
and skill toys or buy them here. Seventyfive kinds of yo-yos, diabolos, juggling
balls, kendamas, cup ‘n balls and other
skill toys are available in the gift shop.
Spinning Top Yo-Yo Museum. 11:30am
fun outside, 12:30 doors open, 1pm
Official Worldwide Yo-Yo Contest and
Contests with Cup ‘n Balls, Juggling,
Kendamas, Diabolos. 262/763-3946.
www.topmuseum.org (Racine Co.)
MAR 27-29
FRI-SUN
GREEN BAY
WBAY Pet Expo: Seminars, activities,
demonstrations, supplies and equipment
for all manner of pets. Live entertainment
and great interactive fun for kids and
families. The general public is asked to
keep their pets at home. Brown County
Veterans Memorial Arena. Fri 3pm-8pm,
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
920/494-3401. www.wbay.com (Brown
Co.)
MAR 28
SAT
TOMAH
Annual Tomah Antique Toy Farm Show Old & New: Scale replicas of farm tractors
and trucks, replicas of antique combines
and threshers, and any farm-related
equipment, past or present. Tomah
Recreation Building. 9am-3pm; toy
auction 4:30pm. 608/372-6907. (Monroe
Co.)
MAR 28-29
SAT-SUN
AMERY
MapleFest at Glenna Farms: Bring the
family for free pancakes, self-guided “sap
to syrup” tour of the farm, and petting
zoo. Glenna Farms. 800/310-5050.
www.glennafarms.com (Polk Co.)
MAR 29
SUN
CHILTON
Maple Syrup Sunday: Celebrate the maple
syrup season by tapping a maple tree,
collecting sap, learning how it becomes
syrup, and enjoying the taste of pure
maple syrup on pancakes or ice cream.
Pancake breakfast 9am-1pm. Live folk
music, sugarbush demonstrations and
tours offered free. Held rain, snow or
shine. Ledge View Nature Center. 9am3pm. 920/849-7094.
Ongoing Events
JUN 15-DEC 30
Breadbasket: Seed to Spoon: The Rock
County Historical Society’s Helen Jeffris
Wood Museum Center presents a year
long program to educate the public about
the area’s food history while helping area
food pantries. The program includes an
exhibit, events, and a website offering
multimedia galleries, free recipes and
healthy eating tips related to Rock
County’s food traditions. Helen Jeffris
Wood Museum Center. Daily 9am-4pm
June-Sept, Weekdays 9am-4pm Oct-Dec.
608/756-4509. rchsbreadbasket.com
(Rock Co.)
APR 3-SEP 30
BELOIT
Beloit Snappers Baseball: Enjoy major
league fun at minor league prices at a
Beloit Snapper’s game. The Snappers are
a Class A affiliate of the Oakland
Athletics. Fun for the whole family, fireworks and special events are offered
throughout the season from April September. Pohlman Field. See website
for game schedules. 608/362-2272.
beloit.snappers.milb.com (Rock Co.)
APR 26-OCT 18
PRINCETON
Famous Princeton Flea Market: Shop for
antiques, collectibles, seasonal plants,
seasonal produce, arts & crafts, rockcarving, furniture, honey, giftware, t-shirts,
a variety of cheeses, sausage, fresh-made
mini donuts, fresh Renaud’s breads/bakery, popcorn, egg rolls, and much more.
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JANESVILLE
This largest weekly outdoor flea market
hosts 180 vendors every Saturday.
Princeton City Park. 6am-2pm. 920/2953877. www.princetonwi.com (Green Lake
Co.)
MAY 15-SEP 25
MILWAUKEE
Bike Night at Harley-Davidson Museum:
All bikes unite at the Harley-Davidson
Museum. Harley-Davidson Museum.
Thursdays 5pm-dusk. 877/436-8738.
www.h-dmuseum.com (Milwaukee Co.)
MAY 16-OCT 19
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Sunset Mississippi River Cruises: Enjoy a
scenic sunset on the Mississipppi River
during this two-hour cruise. Departing
times are early evening and change as
the days get shorter. St. Feriole Island Lawler Park. Call for departing times. May
cruises depart at 6:30pm. 563/586-4444.
www.mississippiexplorer.com (Crawford
Co.)
MAY 17-OCT 19
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Bald Eagle River Cruises: Cruises held on
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at
11am with an additional cruise at 2pm on
Saturdays. Enjoy the splendor of the
Mississippi River ecosystem as your
knowledgeable, US Coast Guard licensed
Captain safely navigates through meandering channels and backwaters. River
Front Park. Cruise departs 11am for a 2hour adventure. 563/586-4444, 877/6477397. www.mississippiexplorer.com
(Crawford Co.)
Above: Cranberry Marsh Tours.
MAY 24-OCT 18
JUL 11-OCT 4
BARABOO
MANITOWISH WATERS
Tour the Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm, a
National Historic Landmark: Hear stories
about the incredible land restoration initiated here by Aldo Leopold and his family,
visit the inside of the famous shack, and
stroll along restored prairie, woods and
river trails with our guide. Reservations
are required for guided tours. Aldo
Leopold Foundation. Open MondaySaturday, 9am-5pm. Guided tours on
Saturdays only, Shack tour starts at 1pm
and ends 3pm back at the Legacy Center
where you can take an optional ‘Green
building’ 40 minute audio tour. 608/3550279. www.aldoleopold.org (Sauk Co.)
Free Cranberry Marsh Tours: A one hour
tour is conducted rain or shine beginning
at the M.W. Community Center. Enjoy an
educational display, juice and sweetened
dried cranberry samples, cranberry
industry video, and Q & A session. Then
travel to the Vilas Cranberry Co. marsh for
an up-close look. Manitowish Waters
Community Center. Fridays 10am.
715/543-8488.
www.manitowishwaters.org (Vilas Co.)
JUN 5-SEP 4
MILWAUKEE
Jazz in the Park: One of downtown’s most
popular after-work activities with exciting
local and national jazz performers. Free
admission. Bring a picnic or try delicious
food and wine from local vendors.
Cathedral Square Park. 6pm Thursdays.
414/271-1416. www.easttown.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
JUN 6-SEP 5
BELOIT
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Above: Bike Night at Harley-Davidson
Museum in Milwaukee.
Music & More Sponsored by Friends of
RiverFront: Free concerts on the riverfront
several Friday evenings during summer.
The series features jazz, blues, swing and
big band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax under the stars. Food vendors on site. Riverside Park. 7-9pm.
Except Aug 2. 608/365-4838.
www.friendsofriverfront.com (Rock Co.)
AUG 6-SEP 3
MADISON
Jazz at Five Concert Series: The Midwest’s
premier free live jazz concert series featuring five nights of top national, regional
and local jazz artists. Mall Concourse.
Wednesdays 5-8pm. 608/609-1517.
www.jazzatfive.org (Dane Co.)
SEP 1-OCT 15
STATEWIDE
Colorama: The amber hues of autumn
sweep through Wisconsin from north to
south as the forests sparkle with fall color.
Enjoy an auto tour through the spectacular scenery of Wisconsin in the fall.
800/432-8747.
SEP 1-OCT 31
WEST SALEM
Hidden Trails Corn Maze: Corn maze,
autumn decorations, pumpkins, squash
available for purchase. Weekend wagon
rides. Barrel train for the kids on weekends. Pet farm animals. Admission fee.
Hidden Trails Corn Maze - Meyer Farm.
Mon-Thu 1-6pm; Fri-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun
11am-6pm. 608/786-2489. www.hiddentrailscornmaze.com (La Crosse Co.)
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SEP 3-20
OCT 1-19
BAYFIELD
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration:
Celebration offers cruises that dock at
Raspberry, Sand, Devils and Outer Island
to explore the lighthouse grounds, a new
shipwreck and lighthouse cruise. Learn
about Keepers and their families who
lived and worked in this secluded setting
on the greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake
Superior. Other activities include visiting
artists, book signings, lectures, Keeper’s
Reunion and a photography contest.
Apostle Islands Cruises. Daily. 715/7795619, 800/779-4487.
www.lighthousecelebration.com (Bayfield
Co.)
Fall Foliage Cruises: Two-hour, fall foliage
cruises on the Mississippi River aboard
the Mississippi Explorer. Cruises depart
from the St. Feriole Island riverfront.
Board at Lawler Park. Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays at 11am
with additional cruises held at 2pm on
Saturdays. 536/586-4444, 877/6477397. www.mississippiexplorer.com
(Crawford Co.)
GLENDALE
Oktoberfest: Celebration of the oldest and
most authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest in
the Midwest modeled after the original
one in Munich, Germany. Continuous
entertainment includes traditional
German brass bands, Schuhplatter folk
dancing, singing, yodeling, sing-alongs,
German food and beer, and dancing for
everyone. Heidelberg Park. Fri 5-11pm,
Sat 3pm-12am. 262/646-8048.
www.oktoberfestmilwaukee.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
SEP 6-OCT 25
EAGLE
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival: Holiday
spirit beams bright as three downtown
parks are enlivened with a kaleidoscope
of color. Animated scenes, dancing luminaries and vibrant tree lights gleam, creating a magical winter scene for all to
enjoy. Pere Marquette Park, Cathedral
Square Park and Zeidler Union Square.
Tours operate Thur-Sun 6-9pm from The
Shops of Grand Avenue. 414/220-4700.
www.MilwaukeeHolidayLights.com
(Milwaukee Co.)
NOV 21-DEC 19
CEDARBURG
Milwaukee Film Festival: Festival screens
150+ of the world’s top films in three city
venues. Oriental Theatre. 414/755-1965.
mkefilm.org (Milwaukee Co.)
NOV 23-DEC 31
SEP 27-OCT 12
LAKE GENEVA
OSCEOLA
Fall Color Train Ride: Ride this diesel powered train with vintage cars and enjoy the
fall color from Osceola to Marine on the
St. Croix. Osceola & St. Croix Valley
Railway. Trains runs Sep 27-28, Oct 4-5
& Oct 11-12 at 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm.
715/755-3570, www.trainride.org (Polk
Co.)
SEP 27-OCT 19
HUDSON
Fall Colors Cruise on the St. Croix River:
Enjoy fall weekend cruises on the St.
Croix River. Hudson City Docks. Sat
Noon-2pm, Sun 3:15-5:15pm. Boarding
begins 30 minutes prior to departure
time. 651/436-8883.
www.StCroixRiverCruises.com (St. Croix
Co.)
Christmas in the Country in Lake Geneva:
Celebration of lights, music, and cuisine
begins with the illumination of one and a
half million lights across the resorts 1300
acres of rolling countryside. The five-week
long festival continues inside Grand
Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas,
gingerbread houses and breakfast with
Santa. Some of Broadway’s finest performers will take to the stage. Kids can
look forward to celebrating the holiday
with “Thomas & Friends: A Holiday
Adventure” show. Grand Geneva Resort &
Spa. 262/248-8811, 800/558-3417.
www.grandgeneva.com (Walworth Co.)
NOV 24-DEC 31
OSHKOSH
Celebration of Lights: One of Wisconsin’s
largest holiday lights and music displays
combined with family-oriented activities to
produce a signature destination event.
Menominee Park. Daily 5-9pm. 920/3039200. www.oshkoshcelebrationoflights.org
(Winnebago Co.)
& spA
Festive Friday Eves: An exciting series of
free, family-oriented evening events held
at Cedar Creek Settlement on five Fridays
leading up to the holidays: Nov 21, Nov
28, Dec 5, Dec 12, and Dec 19. Cedar
Creek Settlement. 5-9pm. 262/377-5856.
www.cedarcreeksettlement.com (Ozaukee
Co.)
resort
MILWAUKEE
NOV 20-DEC 28
GenevA
SEP 25-OCT 9
House of Shadows: Two versions of a
haunted house in the old children’s hospital building are offered. The “not-soscary” is held from 6-7pm and the “very
scary” from 7-10pm every Friday and
Saturday night in October. House of
Shadows. 608/269-2582, 608/269-4123.
www.house-of-shadows.org (Monroe Co.)
GrAnD
Autumn on the Farms at Old World
Wisconsin: Celebrate the season of harvest and pitch in to help farmers and villagers bring in the crops, stock the larder
and put up the produce for winter. Old
World Wisconsin. 10am-5pm. 262/5946300. www.oldworldwisconsin.org
(Waukesha Co.)
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SEP 5-27
OCT 3-25
Top: Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival.
Above: Christmas in the Country at Grand
Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva.
NOV 24-JAN 4
NOV 27-DEC 5
GREEN BAY
WAUKESHA
Festival of Trees: Visit the Museum during
the Festival of Trees and enjoy dozens of
Christmas trees among the historic trains
of the Lenfestey Center. National Railroad
Museum. Open museum hours. 920/4377623, www.nationalrrmuseum.org (Brown
Co.)
NOV 26-JAN 11
Country Christmas Light Show: A holidayin-lights extravaganza featuring 250 displays lit with more than 750,000 lights
in a one-mile drive along a wooded trail.
Country Springs Hotel. Mon-Thur 5pm9pm; Fri, Sat & Holidays 5pm-10pm.
262/547-0201.
www.thecountrychristmas.com
(Waukesha Co.)
MANITOWOC
NOV 27-JAN 1
Christmas in the Mansion: Victorian
Mansion decorated by area volunteers for
the holidays offering a visual feast and
respite for the holiday weary and great for
the entire family. Rahr West Art Museum.
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 11am4pm. 920/686-3090.
www.rahrwestartmuseum.org (Manitowoc
Co.)
CHIPPEWA FALLS
Christmas Village in Irvine Park: More
than 100,000 Christmas lights turn the
park into a Christmas Village. Life-size
Christmas scenes replicate the Victorian
era and the city’s early history. Irvine
Park. Dawn until dusk. 715/723-0051.
www.chippewachamber.org (Chippewa
Co.)
NOV 27-DEC 14
NOV 28-DEC 31
NOV 28-JAN 4
DEC 7-31
WAUKESHA
LA CROSSE
FOND DU LAC
MADISON
Country Christmas Light Show: A holidayin-lights extravaganza featuring 250 displays lit with more than 750,000 lights in
a one-mile drive along a wooded trail.
Country Springs Hotel. Mon-Thur 5pm9pm; Fri, Sat & Holidays 5pm-10pm
Mon-Thur 5-9pm; Fri, Sat & Holidays
5-10pm. 262/547-0201.
www.thecountrychristmas.com
(Waukesha Co.)
Rotary Holiday Lights: More than two million lights illuminate La Crosse’s Riverside
Park. Among the splendor is a 140-foot
Christmas tree and animated light displays in the park. Live nativity presentation on weekends until Christmas. Santa
is here until Christmas Eve. Riverside
Park. 5-10pm daily. 800/658-9424.
www.rotarylights.org (La Crosse Co.)
Lakeside Park Holiday Lights: Lakeside
Park on picturesque Lake Winnebago
shimmers with thousands of lights, animated scenes and heart-warming holiday
music. Lakeside Park. Dusk-11pm.
920/923-3010. www.fdllights.com (Fond
du Lac Co.)
NOV 29-DEC 14
Olbrich’s Holiday Express: Twinkling lights,
festive poinsettias, tiny landscapes, and
large-scale model trains. Members of the
Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come
from all over the state to show off their
large-scale model trains. Olbrich
Botanical Gardens & Bolz Conservatory.
10am-4pm; close at 2pm Dec 24, closed
Dec 25. 608/246-4550. www.olbrich.org
(Dane Co.)
EAST TROY
DEC 12-26
NOV 28-DEC 14
GREEN BAY
Green Bay Botanical Garden - WPS Garden
of Lights: A holiday favorite with more
than 200,000 lights crafted in flowers,
butterflies, and other botanical themes.
Walk the .8-mile trail or take a horsedrawn wagon ride. The purchase of
advanced tickets is strongly encouraged.
Green Bay Botanical Garden. Fri & Sat 59pm, Sun 5-8pm. 920/490-9457.
www.gbbg.org (Brown Co.)
MARSHFIELD
Rotary Winter Wonderland: Holiday light
display featuring free walk- and drivethrough displays, Santa’s Village, animated displays, nativity scenes, holiday
music and more. Don’t miss the Hot
Chocolate Run which kicks off a packed
weekend of activities. Wildwood Park.
Daily 5-9pm. 715/384-3454.
www.rotarywinterwonderland.com (Wood
Co.)
East Troy Electric Railroad Christmas
Express Train: Board restored Chicago
South Shore and South Bend Railroad
cars for the jaunt from East Troy to
Mukwonago. Heated Pullman cars will be
decorated for the event featuring caroling
and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Klaus. East
Troy Electric Railroad Museum. Saturday
& Sundays 11am-3pm. 262/642-3263.
www.easttroyrr.org (Walworth Co.)
NOV 29-DEC 20
TREGO
Santa’s Pizza Party Train Ride: Enjoy a
train ride with Santa including pizza, holiday cookies, hot chocolate and a special
gift for each child. Wisconsin Great
Northern Railroad Excursion Train.
Departs Saturdays at noon. 715/6353200. www.spoonertrainride.com
(Washburn Co.)
NOV 29-DEC 31
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Wisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights:
Southeastern Wisconsin’s largest holiday
lights display features 1.3 million lights
wrapped around the cabins, buildings
and more than 500 trees on Jellystone’s
campground. Take a one-mile drive
through the light display, and afterward,
stop in Jellystone’s Ranger Station to
enjoy hot apple cider, coffee and espresso
drinks. Children can visit with Santa or
write him a letter. A portion of the
proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House
Charities Eastern Wisconsin. Yogi Bear’s
Jellystone Camp-Resort. Sun-Thur 59pm, Fri & Sat 5-10pm, Closed Christmas
Day. 262/835-2565.
www.wichristmascarnival.com (Racine
Co.)
JANESVILLE
Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical
Gardens: Wintery garden paths come to
life with 330,000 lights, 75 beautifully
decorated trees, new animated displays,
over 2,000 luminaries and more guiding
visitors on an evening stroll through various themed light displays throughout the
botanical gardens. Other event features
include refreshments, evening entertainment, model trains, photos with Santa,
and quilted masterpieces from the Rock
Valley Quilter’s Guild. Rotary Botanical
Gardens. 4:30-8pm. 608/752-3885,
www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org (Rock
Co.)
JAN 17-FEB 14
MERRILL
Merrill Ice Drags: Dragsters, muscle cars
and trucks race on an 1/8-mile strip of
ice on Lake Alexander. Admission is free,
but a State Park Sticker is required for
entrance into the park. Council Grounds
State Park. Saturdays, registratopn at
9am, races begin at noon. Dates may
change, please check website. 715/5369474.
www.merrillicedrags.com (Lincoln Co.)
MAR 1-29
RACINE
Sugarin’ Off Pancake Sundays: Enjoy an
all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with
real maple syrup then stroll in the sugarbush to see how trees make sugar and
how it’s cooked down into syrup. River
Bend Nature Center. 9am-noon. 262/6390930. riverbendnaturecenterracine.org
(Racine Co.)
NOV 30-DEC 7
KENOSHA
olBrich
Christmas at Kemper and Gallery of Trees:
An exhibition, auction and raffle of fullydecorated Christmas trees, wreaths and
other holiday decorations. Fundraiser also
includes silent auction, raffle tickets, food,
and beverages. $25/ticket. Kemper
Center. 1-5pm weekends 1-7pm weekdays. 262/657-6005.
www.kempercenter.com (Kenosha Co.)
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Top: WPS Garden of Lights at Green
Bay Botanical Garden. Above: Olbrich’s
Holiday Express in Madison.
Changes may occur.
Changing Exhibits
BURLINGTON
JANESVILLE
Logic Puzzle Museum
533 Milwaukee Av
Burlington WI 53105
262/763-3946
www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org
Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center
426 N Jackson Street
Janesville WI 53548
608/756-4509
rchsbreadbasket.com
Nov 2-23
Jun 15-Dec 30
Spinning Top Yo-Yo Museum
533 Milwaukee Ave
Burlington WI 53105
262/763-3946
www.topmuseum.org/33.htm
Mar 13-22
1000 Yo-Yos & Yo-Yo
Memorabilia Exhibit &
Hands-On Gizzmo Days
EVANSVILLE
Eager Free Public Library
39 W Main St
Evansville WI 53536
608/882-0598
www.windmillsonparade.com
Sep 5-13
Theodore Robinson Plein
Air (Painting) Competition
FISH CREEK
Breadbasket: Seed to
Spoon
LA CROSSE
Pump House Regional Arts Center
119 King St
La Crosse WI 54601
608/785-1434
www.thepumphouse.org
Jul 16-Sep 9
Jul 16-Sep 6
Jul 18-Sep 6
Doubletake: Save the
eARTh Sale
Musings
With New Eyes
MADISON
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N Carroll St
Madison WI 53703
608/264-6555
www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Nov 6-Dec 31
People of the Woodlands:
Wisconsin Indian Ways
MANITOWOC
Peninsula School of Art & The
Guenzel Gallery
3900 County Road F
Fish Creek WI 54212
920/868-3455
peninsulaschoolofart.org
Rahr West Art Museum
610 N 8th St
Manitowoc WI 54220
920/686-3090
www.rahrwestartmuseum.org
Aug 22-Oct 18
Aug 24-Sep 14 Manitowoc County Artists
Nov 26-Jan 11 Christmas in the Mansion
Oct 24-Dec 27
Jan 7-24
Out of the Woods:
Contemporary Woodblock
Prints
Art of the Container
Guenzel Gallery Salon
FOND DU LAC
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
51 Sheboygan St
Fond du Lac WI 54935
920/624-2273
www.winearoundtheworldfdl.com
Jan 24
Wine Around the World
GREEN BAY
Neville Public Museum
210 Museum Pl
Green Bay WI 54303
920/448-7874
www.nevillepublicmuseum.org
Feb 20-Oct 26
A Century of Discovery Creating a Community
Legacy
Feb 20-Dec 31 The Port and the Bay
Apr 5-Feb 28
Touchdown
MILWAUKEE
Discovery World
500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee WI 53202
414/765-8625
www.discoveryworld.org
Oct 4-Oct 4,
501st Legion, Rebel
Legion, and R2-D2
Builders Group
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 Canal St
Milwaukee WI 53201
877/436-8738
www.h-dmuseum.com
Jun 14-Sep 1
The American Road
Exhibit
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
Milwaukee WI 53202
414/224-3200
www.mam.org
Jun 5-Sep 1
Kandinsky - A
Retrospective
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells St
Milwaukee WI 53233
414/278-2728
www.mpm.edu
May 16-Sep 1
museum
WooDson Art
leiGh yAWkey
Feb 8-28
Mystery Objects? What are
These Things Anyhow?
Fun & Funny Rebus
Puzzle Exhibit
Beyond the Veil: Dress,
Identity, and Tradition
through the Eyes of the
Muslim and Arab Women
of Greater Milwaukee
Above: Birds in Art at the Leigh Yawkey
Woodson Art Museum in Wausau.
NEENAH
PLATTEVILLE
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
165 N Park Ave
Neenah WI 54956
920/751-4658
bergstrom-mahelrmuseum.com
Mining Museum-Rollo Jamison
Museum
405 E Main St
Platteville WI 53818
608/348-3301
www.mining.jamison.museum
Sep 13-Feb 15
Beauty Beyond Nature:
The Art of Paul Joseph
Stankard
Feb 7-8
Rollo Jamison Museum
Winter Toy Train Exhibit
NEW LONDON
PLYMOUTH
New London High School
1700 Klatt Rd.
New London WI 54961
920/982-7624
www.newlondonchamber.com
Downtown
Plymouth WI 53073
920/892-8409
www.plymoutharts.org
Feb 14-15
Mid-Winter Art Exhibit and
Bottomless Soup Bowl
Feed
OCONOMOWOC
Downtown Oconomowoc
133 East Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc WI 53066
262/567-5755
downtownoconomowoc.org
Nov 7
Fall Gallery Night
OSHKOSH
Oshkosh Public Museum
1331 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh WI 54901
920/236-5799
www.oshkoshmuseum.org
May 31-Sep 7
Nov 23-Jan 11
Attack of the Bloodsuckers
Deck the Halls
Paine Art Center and Gardens
1410 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh WI 54901
920/235-6903
www.thepaine.org
Jun 28-Oct 19
Nov 21-Jan 5
Matisse as Printmaker
Nutcracker in the Castle
Sep 18-Sep 26
Paint The Town en
Plein Air
Gallery 110 North
520 East Mill Street
Plymouth WI 53073
920/892-8409
Dec 5-Jan 23
Membership Exhibition
WAUSAU
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
700 N 12th St
Wausau WI 54403
715/845-7010
www.lywam.org
Sep 6-Nov 9
Birds in Art
WEST BEND
Museum of Wisconsin Art
205 Veterans Ave
West Bend WI 53095
262/334-9638
www.wisconsinart.org
Jun 27-Sep 14
Aug 8-Nov 2
Oct 3-Jan 11
John Steuart Curry: At
Home In Wisconsin
Tyanna Buie: Still Lives
Tom Loeser: Masterworks
Theatre, Music & Dance
APPLETON
BAYFIELD
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Big Top Chautauqua
400 W College Ave
Appleton WI 54911
920/730-3760
foxcitiespac.com
32525 Ski Hill Rd
Bayfield WI 54814
888/244-8368
www.bigtop.org
Oct 14
Jun 13-Sep 6
Oct 21
Oct 23
Oct 28
Nov 8
Nov 13-14
Nov 18-23
Dec- 6-7
Jan 27-Feb 1
Feb 10
Feb 12-13
Feb 27-Mar 1
Mar 12
Mar 19
Mar 24-29
Jul 27-Sep 5
Sep 4
Sep 6
Sep 12
29th Season of Music
Under Canvas
Shanties & Shipwrecks
Native Pride Dancers
Old Last Night 2014
Nahko and Medicine for
the People with Good
Graeff
BROOKFIELD
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for The
Arts
19805 W Capitol Dr
Brookfield WI 53045
262/781-9520
www.wilson-center.com/los-lobos
Oct 3
Oct 15
Oct 17
Nov 7
Nov 8
Nov 12
Nov 14
Nov 29
Dec 10
Dec 14
Jan 23
Jan 24
Los Lobos
Franc D’Ambrosio’s
Broadway
Igudesman & Joo
Richard Marx
Spencers’ Theatre of
Illusion
Swingtime: The Jive Aces
Ben Sollee
Cantus: All is Calm, The
Christmas Truce of 1914
Wilson Center Big Band
with Steve March-Torme
Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra - Holiday Pops
Jamie Breiwick
Winter Tales by the Fire featuring Florentine Opera
Artists
len vilAno
Nov 6
Sweet Honey in the Rock
40th Anniversary... Forty
and Fierce!
Annual Fox Cities Choral
Music Festival
Ramsey Lewis and his
Electric Band with special
guest Philip Bailey of
Earth, Wind & Fire
Direct from Beijing, The
National Acrobats of the
People's Republic of China
Performing Cirque Peking
Smokey Joe’s Cafe - The
Songs of Leiber and Stoller
Disney’s Fantasia: Live in
Concert with the Fox Valley
Symphony Orchestra
An Evening with Cheyenne
Jackson
A Christmas Story, The
Musical
Makaroff Youth Ballet’s
The Nutcracker
Once
Ballroom with a Twist
Earl Klugh and Nnenna
Freelon: An Intimate
Evening
Mamma Mia!
Danú 20th Anniversary
Tour
Montana Repertory
Theatre’s The Great
Gatsby
Annie
Above: Peninsula Players Theatre in
Fish Creek.
Feb 18
Feb 21
Feb 27
Mar 11
Mar 13-14
Mar 20
Mar 21
Shoshana Sings Streisand
Keigwin + Company
Kurt Ollmann & Jack
Forbes Wilson
Will & Anthony Nunziata
Danu
Cameron Carpenter
Mummenschanz
First Congregational-United Church
of Christ
310 Broadway Street
Eau Claire WI 54703
715/834-2668
www.ecragtime.org/index.htm
Eau Claire Ragtime
Festival
FISH CREEK
Door Community Auditorium
3926 Hwy 42
Fish Creek WI 54212
920/868-2728
www.dcauditorium.org
Sep 14
Oct 12
Nov 14
Nov 29
Fond du Lac High Performing Arts
Center
801 Campus Drive
920/922-9012
www.southshorechorale.org
Dec 6
A South Shore Christmas
with Brass
St. Paul's Cathedral
EAU CLAIRE
Jan 9-10
FOND DU LAC
Buckets of Rain IV
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
- Tribute to Dave Brubeck
Lakota Sioux Indian Dance
Theatre
Riders in the Sky:
Christmas the Cowboy Way
51 W. Division Street
920/907-7678
www.fdlsymphonicband.org
Nov 16
Symphonic Band Annual
Cathedral Concert
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
51 Sheboygan St
Fond Du Lac WI 54935
920/921-5410
www.thelmaarts.org
Dec 12
Dec 19
The Jimmy’s
Isthmus Brass
UW-Fond du Lac
400 University Avenue
920/929-1138
www.fdl.uwc.edu
Oct 28-Nov 2
UW-Fond du Lac Fall Play
“Lobby Hero”
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Fox cities cvB
Peninsula Players Theatre
W4351 Peninsula Players Rd
Fish Creek WI 54212
920/868-3287
www.peninsulaplayers.com
Jun 17-Oct 19
Five plays in repertory.
Professional Broadway and
Off-Broadway
Above: Fox Cities Performing Arts
Center in Appleton.
T H E A T R E
FORT ATKINSON
Fireside Dinner Theatre
1131 Janesville Ave
Fort Atkinson WI 53538
800/477-9505, 800/477-9505
www.firesidetheatre.com
David
Les Miserables
The Pfeifers
Ring in the New 2015
The Sensational 70's!
The Wizard of Oz
A Fireside Christmas
GREEN BAY
Weidner Center
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay WI 54311
920/494-3401
www.greenbaysymphony.org
Dec 19-20
Holiday Pops
GREEN LAKE
Thrasher Opera House
506 Mill St
Green Lake WI 54941
920/294-4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Sep 5-6
Oct 10
Oct 17
Oct 31
Nov 8
Dec 20
Feb 14
Tim Cavanagh & Emo
Philips
Samite
Cashore Marionettes
Savoy Family Cajun Band
Greg Koch
Switchback: A Midwestern
Christmas
Willy Porter
HARTFORD
Schauer Arts & Activities Center
147 N Rural St
Hartford WI 53027
262/670-0560
www.schauercenter.org
Sep 13
Sep 26
Oct 3
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Nov 2
Nov 21
Dec- 3-4
Dec 5
Dec 19
Jan 11
Jan 16-Jan 18
Jan 23-Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 30
Feb 6
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 20
Feb 27
Mar 1
Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Lets Hang On! Frankie
Valli Tribute
Collin Raye: Country Music
Superstar
Lady with All the Answers
Corky Siegel
Snow White & the Seven
Dwarfs
DiNO-Light: Lightwire
Theater
Copper Box
Nutcracker: Dance Alive
National Ballet
Jim Witter: Christmas
Memories
Rockapella Holiday
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz
Forever Plaid
Disney's Peter Pan, Jr!
John Mueller's Winter
Dance Party
Rob Anthony
The Diamonds
Miller & Mike Circus
Comedy Duo
Curious George
My Funny Valentine
Johnny Beehner and Mike
Mercury
Doug Davis Juggling
Extravaganza
Mar 15
Mar 20
Mar 26
Mar 27-28
&
D A N C E
Cherish the Ladies
Simply Three
Reverend Raven
Church Basement Ladies:
The Last (Potluck) Supper
JANESVILLE
Janesville Performing Art Center
408 S Main St
Janesville WI 53545
608/758-0297
www.janesvillepac.org
Sep 7
Sep 19-28
Oct 4-5
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 7-23
Nov 23
Dec 19
Jan 18
Jan 23
Feb 17
Feb 21
Feb 28
Mar 7
The Texas Tenors
The Last Five Years
Gaelic Storm
Tusk: Fleetwood Mac
Tribute
An Outrageously Good
Time
The Boys Next Door
James Sewell Ballet
Christmas Cabaret
Four Guyz in Dinner
Jackets
The Pavement of Good
Intentions
Chinese Dragon Acrobats Cirque Ziva
BoDeans
David HB Drake’s
“Kidstuff”
Second City Hits Home
The Armory
10 S High St
Janesville WI 53548
608/741-7400
www.janesvillearmory.com
May 17-Dec 27 Friday Night Comedy
Dec 12
Piano Fondue
UW-Rock County
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville WI 53546
608/758-6565
rock.uwc.edu
Oct 15
Nov 17
Nov 19
Dec 5
Dec 10
Feb 20-21
Mar 4
Collage Concert IV
UW-Rock County Chamber
Orchestra Concert
UW-Rock County Jazz
Band Concert
Madrigal Dinner
UW-Rock County Concert
Band Holiday Performance
24-Hour Theatre and Arts
Festival
UW-Rock County Concert
Band
LA CROSSE
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plz
La Crosse WI 54601
608/785-7464
www.elvisexplosion.info
Sep 5-7
Elvis Explosion
La Crosse Community Theatre
428 Front Street South
La Crosse WI 54601
608/784-9292, 608/784-9292
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Sep- 5-21
Sep 26-Oct 5
Oct 24-Nov 2
Nov 8
Dec 11-14
Feb 12-15
Mar 20-22
Mary Poppins
A Wrinkle in Time
The 39 Steps
The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Twelve Angry Men
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
e
ner theAtr
FiresiDe Din
Sep- 5-7
Sep 11-Oct 26
Oct 7-Oct 8
Dec 31
Jan 8-Feb 22
Feb 26-Apr 19
Oct 31-Dec 22
M U S I C
Above: Fireside Dinner Theatre in
Fort Atkinson.
MADISON
Wisconsin Union Theater
Overture Center for the Arts
800 Langdon St
Madison WI 53706
608/265-2787
uniontheater.wisc.edu
201 State St
Madison WI 53703
608/258-4141
overturecenter.com
Sep 26
Oct 7-12
Oct 17
Oct 23
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 28
Nov 2
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 16
Nov 20
Nov 25-30
Jan 3
Jan 6-11
Jan 16
Jan 23-25
Feb- 6-8
Feb 8
Feb 10
Feb 12
Feb 18
Feb 22
Mar 3
Mar 5
Mar 8
Mar 10-15
Mar 13
Mar 20
Mar 21
Mar 27
Mar 28
Yakov Smirnoff
Once
The Hunts
360 All Stars
Colin Mochrie & Brad
Sherwood
Imago: Frogz
BalletBoyz
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Bill Cosby
An Irish Christmas
Stella Queen of the Snow
Karen Olivo
Joseph & The Amazing
Dreamcoat
Sing-a-Long-a Sound of
Music
I Love Lucy
Jose James
Blue Man Group
Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street
Peking Acrobats
Joel Sartore
Pedrito Martinez Group
Urban Bush Women
Sid the Science Kid
Donald Johanson
Peter Smith
Robert Irvine
The Book of Mormon
Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
Flautistico
Cameron Carpenter
Molly Ringwald
Four Bitchin' Babes
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locally-owned businesses takes
4-17 times less oil compared to
non-local choices.
Sep 12-Sep 13
Sep 12-Sep 13
Sep 27
Oct 4
Oct 18
Nov 6
Nov 7
Nov 8
Jan 30
Feb 15
Feb 20
Feb 21
Feb 27
Mar 6
Mar 7--8
Mar 20-21
Mar 21
Bandaloop
Madison World Music
Festival
Pro Arte Quartet with
Charles Neidich, clarinet
Pierre Jalbert's Clarinet
Quintet. Free!
Don McLean and Judy
Collins
Yo-Yo Ma, cello, with
Kathryn Stott, piano
Cabaret @ the Circle with
Four Seasons Theatre
Vishtèn
Mosaic Project featuring
Terri Lyne Carrington, Geri
Allen, Lizz Wright,
Gretchen Parlato and
Ingrid Jensen
Open Mic with Four
Seasons Theatre
Zap Mama and Antibalas
2Cellos
Chanticleer
Musical Idol with Four
Seasons Theatre and MTM
20 Years of Freedom, featuring Hugh Masekela and
Vusi Mahlasela
The Acting Company
Presents Macbeth
Marcia Legere Binns
Student Play Festival
Sharon Isbin, guitar, and
Isabel Leonard, mezzosoprano
Wisconsin Union Theater - Fredrich
March Play Circle
800 Langdon St
Madison WI 53706
608/265-2787
www.uniontheater.wisc.edu
Nov 16
Mar 12
Nov 21
Barbara Furtuna
Altan
Broadway’s Next Hit
Musical
Wisconsin Union Theater - Shannon
Hall
800 Langdon St
Madison WI 53706
608/265-2787
uniontheater.wisc.edu
Sep 18
Oct 15
Nov 20
Jan 31
Feb 14
Feb 26
Feb 28
Mar 14
Snarky Puppy
Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile
Valentina Lisitsa
Freddy Cole Trio
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane
Dance Company
The Nile Project
Takacs Quartet: Fan Taylor
Memorial Concert
Kronos Quartet
MIDDLETON
Middleton Performing Arts Center
2011 Bristol St
Middleton WI 53562
608/257-0638
www.wcoconcerts.org
Nov 29
Middleton Holiday Pops
Concert
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
108 E Wells St
Milwaukee WI 53202
414/224-9490
www.milwaukeerep.com
Sep 5-Nov 2
Sep 23-Nov- 2
Oct 1-Nov 9
The Doyle & Debbie Show
The Color Purple
After all the terrible things
I do
Liberace!
Nov 7-Jan 11
Nov 18-Dec 21 Harvey
Dec 2-24
A Christmas Carol
Jan 16-Mar 15 The Beautiful Music All
Around Us
Jan 20-Feb 15 Good People
Feb 11-Mar 22 The Amish Project
Five Presidents
Mar 10-pr- 5Mar 20-May 24 Low Down Dirty Blues
Milwaukee Theatre
500 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee WI 53203
414/273-7206
www.marcuscenter.org
Nov 11-Dec 7
Disney’s The Lion King
MILWAUKEE
MINERAL POINT
BMO Harris Bradley Center
Shake Rag Alley, Inc.
1001 N 4th St
Milwaukee WI 53203
800/745-3000
bmohbc.com
18 Shake Rag St
Mineral Point WI 53565
608/987-3292
www.shakeragalley.com/sho
Oct 15-19
Sep 26-Sep 28
Walking With Dinosaurs
Marcus Center for the Performing
Arts
929 N Water St
Milwaukee WI 53202
414/273-7121
www.marcuscenter.org
Sep 12-Sep 13 Power Balladz
Dec 18-Dec 21 It’s A Wonderful Life: Live
from WVL Radio Theatre!
Jan 6-11
Anything Goes
Feb 20-Feb 22 Mamma Mia!
Mar 17-Mar 22 Disney’s Beauty and the
Beast
Oct 10-Oct 18
Nov 22
Dec 13
Feb 28
Mar 14
Mar 28
Ben Capps and Vassily
Primakov
The WhiskeyBelles
Mt. Zion Gospel Choir
Switchback
Wisconsin’s 1st Brigade
Band
The Good Lovelies
Monroe High School Performing
Arts Center
1600 26th St
Monroe WI 53566
608/325-5700, 888/596-1249
www.monroeartscenter.com
Oct 4
Nov 1
John Denver Musical
Tribute
The Diamonds
Monroe Theatre Guild
910 16th Ave.
Monroe WI 53566
608/325-1111
www.monroetheatre.com
Dec 5-7
Oct 10-12
A Christmas Carol
Rumors by Neil Simon
Oconomowoc Arts Center
641 E Forest St
Oconomowoc WI 53066
262/560-3172
www.theoac.net
Alley Stage Presents "The
Bachelors" By Rick
Kinnebrew and Martah
Meyer
Alley Stage Presents “Night
of the Living Dead”
Monroe Arts Center
1315 11th Street
Monroe WI 53566
608/325-5700, 888/596-1249
www.monroeartscenter.com
The Kat Trio
Francesca Anderegg
Sep 27
Oct 25
Feb 6
Mar 15
St. Croix Festival Theatre
210 N Washington St
St Croix Falls WI 54024
715/483-3387
www.festivaltheatre.org
Aug 9-Sep 7
Sep 6
The 39 Steps
Billy McLaughlin in
Concert
The Barley Jacks with
Sep 20
Brian Wicklund
Sep 26
Sinatra and Company
The Miser
Oct 2-26
The Whyte Orfield Band
Oct 18
Nov 1
Alice Peacock in Concert
Nov 8
Lynne Rothrock & the
Mood Swingers
Nov 29-Dec 28 Hans Brinker, or The Silver
Skates
Girl Singers of the Hit
Dec 6
Parade Christmas Show
Dec 26
Christmas with Monroe
Crossing
The Wonderbread Years
with John McGivern
American English – A
Beatles Tribute to Ed
Sullivan
Ko-Thi Dance Company
Tannahill Weavers
Historic Waupun City Hall
201 E Main St
Waupun WI 53963
920/324-5818, 920/318-9518
www.marshhaven.com
Oct 3
Oct 25
John Denver Tribute
Concert
The Second City’s 55th
Anniversary Tour
Historic Waupun City Hall
Auditorium
PLYMOUTH
201 E. Main Street
Waupun WI 53963
920/324-7900
www.waupunfestivals.com
Plymouth Arts Center
Dec 6
520 East Mill St
Plymouth WI 53073
920/892-8409
Dec 12-21
Mar 13-14
May 2
Celtic Christmas
Shamrocks and
Shenanigan’s
Acoustic Jam/Open Mic
Night
REEDSBURG
CAL Center Auditorium
1100 S Albert Avenue
Reedsburg WI 53959
608/985-7307
www.calcenter.org
Jan 17
Feb 7
CAL Center Presents
“Don't Hug Me”
CAL Center Presents
“Dukes of Dixieland”
SHEBOYGAN
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
608 New York Ave
Sheboygan WI 53081
920/458-6144
www.jmkac.org
Jeremy DA
niel
Above: Marcus Center for the
Performing Arts in Milwaukee.
ST CROIX FALLS
WAUPUN
OCONOMOWOC
MONROE
Sep 14
Oct 19
Nov 16
Sep 12
Nov 7
Dec 11-14
Feb 6
Feb 17
Mar 17
Festive Fridays: The
Squeezettes
Festive Fridays: Bluetones
(Motown)
A Kodachrome Christmas
Festive Fridays: The
Jimmys
Lily Cai Chinese Dance
Company
Les Yeux Noirs
(Gypsy/Klezmer Music)
Boogie & the Yo-Yo'z Rock
N Roll Christmas Show
WAUSAU
Grand Theater
401 4th Street
Wausau WI 54403
715/842-0988, 888/239-0421
www.grandtheater.org
Sep 18
Sep 24
Oct 17
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 20
Dec 6-7
Dec 16
Dec 19
an- 8Jan 13
Jan 22
Feb 4
Feb 17
Mar 3
Mar 15
Clint Black
Keb’ Mo’ Band
Henry Cho
Deana Martin: Tribute to
Dean Martin and Frank
Sinatra
Warren Miller’s Ticket to
Ride
National Acrobats of China
The Nutcracker
Sister Act
Christmas Blues and Jazz
Rusted Root
Cinderella: Russian
National Ballet Theatre
Sawyer Brown
Jim Belushi & The Board
of Comedy
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
Million Dollar Quartet
Danu
T O U R I S M
C O N T A C T S
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lodging, attractions or local
events? Go right to the source!
Here we’ve listed Wisconsin’s
convention bureaus and
chambers of commerce, as well
as county and area tourism
offices. These organizations are
ready and waiting to help you
plan your Wisconsin getaway.
Birchwood Area Lakes Association
715/354-7846, 800/236-2252
www.birchwoodwi.com
Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center
715/723-0331, 888/723-0024
www.chippewachamber.org
Black River Area Chamber of
Commerce
715/284-4658, 800/404-4008
www.blackrivercountry.net
Clark County Economic Development
Corporation
715/267-3205, 888/252-7594
www.clark-cty-wi.org
Bloomer Chamber of Commerce
715/568-3339
www.bloomerchamber.com
Columbia County Visitor Bureau
608/742-6161
www.travelcolumbiacounty.net
Boscobel Chamber of Commerce
608/375-2672
www.boscobelwisconsin.com
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
920/623-3699
www.cityofcolumbuswi.com
Adams County Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism
608/339-6997, 888/339-6997
www.adamscountywi.com
Boulder Junction Chamber of
Commerce
715/385-2400, 800/466-8759
www.boulderjct.org
Conover Chamber of Commerce
715/479-4928, 866/394-4386
www.conover.org
Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce
920/487-2041, 800/498-4888
www.algoma.org
Brodhead Chamber of Commerce
608/897-8411
www.BrodheadChamber.org
Alma Chamber of Commerce
608/685-4442
www.almawisconsin.com
Brookfield Convention & Visitors
Bureau
262/789-0220, 800/388-1835
www.brookfieldcvb.com
Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of
Commerce
715/623-4134, 888/526-4523
www.antigochamber.com
Appleton
(see Fox Cities)
Arbor Vitae
(see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff)
Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce
715/682-2500, 800/284-9484
www.travelashlandcounty.com
Augusta, City of
715/286-2555
www.cityofaugusta.org
Balsam Lake, Village of
715/485-3424
BalsamLakeWI.com
Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce
608/356-8333, 800/227-2266
www.baraboo.com
Barron County Economic Development
715/637-6871, 800/529-4148
www.barroncounty.com
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce
715/779-3335, 800/447-4094
www.bayfield.org
Bayfield County Tourism & Recreation
715/373-6125, 800/472-6338
www.bayfieldcounty.org
Beaver Dam Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/887-8879
www.beaverdamchamber.com
Beloit Convention & Visitors Bureau
608/365-4838, 800/423-5648
www.visitbeloit.com
Berlin Chamber of Commerce
920/361-3636
www.berlinchamber.net
Destinations highlighted in red are
members or associate members of the
Wisconsin Association of Convention &
Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting
and convention facilities.
Cornell, City of
715/239-3710
www.cityofcornell.com
Crivitz Recreation Association
800/236-6681
www.crivitzrecreation.com
Darlington
(see Lafayette County)
Buffalo County Clerk’s Office
608/685-6209
www.buffalocounty.com
DeForest Area Tourim Commission
608/846-9022
visitdeforestarea.com
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
262/763-6044
www.burlingtonchamber.org
Delafield Chamber of Commerce &
Tourism Council
262/646-8100, 888/294-1082
www.visitdelafield.org
Burnett County Dept. of Tourism &
Information
715/349-5999, 800/788-3164
www.burnettcounty.com
Burnett County Resort & Campground
Association
715/349-5725, 800/788-3164
www.burnettcountylodging.com
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce
715/798-3833, 800/533-7454
www.cable4fun.com
Cadott Chamber of Commerce
715/289-3338
www.cadottchamber.org
Calumet County/Travel Calumet
920/849-1493 ext 200
www.travelcalumet.com
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
608/423-3780
www.cambridgewi.net
Cassville Department of Tourism
608/725-5855
www.cassville.org
Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes
Association
608/847-1904
www.castlerockpetenwell.com
Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber
of Commerce
262/728-5095, 800/624-0052
www.delavanwi.org
Dodge County Tourism Association
920/386-3701, 800/414-0101
www.dodgecounty.com
Dodgeville Area Chamber of
Commerce
608/935-9200, 877/863-6343
www.dodgeville.com
Door County Chamber of Commerce
920/743-4456, 800/527-3529
www.doorcounty.com
Douglas County
(see Superior-Douglas County)
Eagle River Area Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Center
715/479-6400, 800/359-6315
www.eagleriver.org
East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce
262/642-3770
www.easttroywi.org
Eau Claire (Visit Eau Claire)
715/831-2340, 888/523-3866
www.visiteauclaire.com
Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor Center
262/377-9620, 800/237-2874
www.cedarburg.org
Eau Claire Lakes Area Business
Association
715/376-2322
www.eauclairelakes.com
Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce
715/924-3200, 800/317-1720
www.chetekwi.net
Edgerton Area Chamber of Commerce
608/884-4408
www.edgertonchamber.com
Chetek Resort Owners Association
715/924-4440, 800/431-0980
www.chetek.net
Elkhart Lake Tourism Commission
920/876-2385, 877/355-4278
www.elkhartlake.com
Chilton Chamber of Commerce
920/418-1650
www.chiltonchamber.com
Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce
262/723-5788
www.elkhorn-wi.org
Elroy Commons Tourist Info Center
608/462-2410, 888/606-2453
www.elroywi.com
Ephraim (see Door County)
Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism
608-882-5131
www.evansvillechamber.org
Fennimore Chamber and Economic
Development Office
608/822-3599, 800/822-1131
www.fennimore.com
Fish Creek Civic Association
920/868-2316, 800/577-1880
visitfishcreek.com
Florence County Tourism
715/528-5377, 888/889-0049
www.florencewisconsin.com
Fond du Lac Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
920/923-3010, 800/937-9123
www.fdl.com
Forest County Chamber of Commerce
715/478-3450, 800/334-3387
www.visitforestcounty.com
Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/563-3210, 888/733-3678
www.fortchamber.com
Fox Cities Convention & Visitors
Bureau
920/734-3358, 800/236-6673
www.foxcities.org
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
920/446-3838
www.travelfremont.com
Galesville
(see Trempealeau County)
Gays Mills, Village of
608/735-4341
www.gaysmills.org/
Geneva Lake West Chamber of
Commerce
262/275-5102, 877/275-5102
www.genevalakewest.com
Germantown Area Chamber of
Commerce
262/255-1812
www.germantownchamber.org
Grant Co. UWEX Office
608/723-2125, 866/472-6894
www.grantcounty.org/visitor
Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce
715/463-2405
www.grantsburgwi.com
Green Bay Convention & Visitor
Bureau, Greater
920/494-9507, 888/867-3342
www.greenbay.com
Green County Tourism
608/328-1838, 888/222-9111
www.greencounty.org
Green Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/294-3231, 800/253-7354
www.visitgreenlake.com
Green Lake, Community of, Visitors
Center
800/662-6927
www.glcountry.com
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
262/673-7002
www.hartfordchamber.org
Kohler Visitor Information Center
800/344-2838
www.destinationkohler.com
Marquette NOW
888/318-0362
www.marquettenow.com
Neillsville Area Chamber of Commerce
715/743-6444, 888/252-7594
www.neillsville.org
Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce
262/367-7059
www.hartland-wi.org
La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau
608/782-2366, 800/658-9424
www.explorelacrosse.com
Marshfield Convention & Visitors
Bureau
715/384-4314, 800/422-4541
www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
New Glarus Chamber of Commerce &
Tourist Information
608/527-2095, 800/527-6838
www.swisstown.com
Lac du Flambeau Chamber of
Commerce
715/588-3346, 877/588-3346
www.lacduflambeauchamber.com
Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce,
Greater
608/847-4142, 866/516-1646
www.mauston.com
New London Tourism
920/982-5822
www.newlondontourism.com
Ladysmith
(see Rusk County)
Mayville Area Chamber of Commerce
920/387-5776, 800/256-7670
www.mayvillechamber.com
Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention
Bureau
715/634-4801, 800/724-2992
www.haywardlakes.com
Hazelhurst Information Center
715/356-7350
www.hazelwi.net
Hidden Valleys
608/739-3500, 800/592-6968
www.hiddenvalleys.com
Lafayette Development Corporation
608/776-8080, 866/304-7229
www.lafayettecounty.org
Horicon Chamber of Commerce
920/485-3200
www.horiconchamber.com
Lake Geneva Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau
262/248-4416, 800/345-1020
www.lakegenevawi.com
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce &
Tourism Bureau
715/386-8411, 800/657-6775
www.hudsonwi.org
Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce
715/561-4334, 866/340-4334
www.hurleywi.com
Iron County Development Zone Council
715/561-2922
www.ironcountywi.com
Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce
715/372-8558, 800/345-0716
www.visitironriver.com
Jackson County
(see Black River Area)
Janesville Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau
608/757-3171, 800/487-2757
www.janesvillecvb.com
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
920/674-4511
www.jeffersonchamberwi.com
Jefferson County Area Tourism Council
920/563-3210
www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
920/386-3359
www.juneauwi.org
Juneau County Visitors
Bureau/Economic Development
608/427-2070, 888/898-2550
www.juneaucounty.com/tourism.asp
Kaukauna
(see Fox Cities)
Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau
262/654-7307, 800/654-7309
www.kenoshacvb.com
Kewaunee Chamber of Commerce
920/388-4822, 800/666-8214
www.kewaunee.org
Kewaunee County Promotions &
Recreation Dept.
920/388-0444
www.kewauneeco.org/rec
Kickapoo Valley Association
608/629-5911
www.driftlesswisconsin.com
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
608/625-2960
http://kvr.state.wi.us
Lake Mills Area Chamber of Commerce
920/648-3585
www.lakemills.org
Medford Area Chamber of Commerce
715/748-4729, 888/682-9567
www.medfordwis.com
Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce
715/274-2330
www.mellenwi.com
Menasha
(see Fox Cities)
New Richmond Area Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Bureau
715/246-2900, 800/654-6380
www.newrichmondchamber.com
Oconomowoc Area Chamber of
Commerce
262/567-2666
www.oconomowoc.org
Oconomowoc Convention & Visitors
Bureau
262/569-3235, 800/524-3744
www.oconomowoc-wi.gov
Menominee Tribal Public Relations
715/799-5217
Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce
920/834-6967
www.ocontoareachamber.com
Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce
715/276-6500
www.lakewoodareachamber.com
Menomonie Area Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Center, Greater
800/283-1862
www.menomoniechamber.org
Oconto County Tourism
920/834-6969, 888/626-6862
www.ocontocounty.org
Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce
608/723-2820, 866/876-2665
www.lancasterwisconsin.com
Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce
715/476-2389
www.mercercc.com
Oconto Falls Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/846-8306
www.ocontofallschamber.com
Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce
715/547-3432, 800/236-3432
www.landolakes-wi.org
Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce
715/536-9474, 877/907-2757
www.merrillchamber.org
Langlade County
(see Antigo Area)
Merrimac
(see Lodi/Lake Wisconsin)
Lodi/LakeWisconsin Chamber of
Commerce
608/592-4412
www.lodiwisconsin.com
Middleton Tourism Commission
800/688-5694
www.visitmiddleton.com
Lake Tomahawk Information Bureau
715/277-2602
Lincoln Co. Forestry, Land & Parks
715/536-0327
www.co.lincoln.wi.us
Long Lake Chamber of Commerce
715/354-3533
Longlakewisconsin.org
Madeline Island Chamber of
Commerce
715/747-2801, 888/475-3386
www.madelineisland.com
Madison Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Greater
608/255-2537, 800/373-6376
www.visitmadison.com
Manitowish Waters Chamber of
Commerce
715/543-8488, 888/626-9877
www.manitowishwaters.org
Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention
Bureau
920/683-4388, 800/627-4896
www.manitowoc.org
Manitowoc County, The Chamber of
920/684-5575, 866/727-5575
www.manitowoc.info
Marinette/Menominee Area Chamber
of Commerce
715/735-6681, 800/236-6681
www.mandmchamber.com
Milton Area Chamber of Commerce
608/868-6222
www.maccit.com
Milwaukee (VISIT Milwaukee)
414/273-7222, 800/554-1448
www.visitmilwaukee.org
Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce
608/987-3201, 888/764-6894
www.mineralpoint.com
Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Area
Chamber of Commerce
715/356-5266, 800/446-6784
www.minocqua.org
Monroe Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
608/325-7648
www.monroechamber.org
Monroe Co Department of Tourism
608/372-2166
www.bikesandberries.com
Montello Area Chamber of Commerce
608/297-7420, 800/684-7199
www.montellowi.com
Omro Area Chamber of Commerce
920/685-6960
www.omro-wi.com
Onalaska Tourism Commission
608/781-9570, 800/873-1901
www.discoveronalaska.com
Ontario (Hill Country Chamber of
Commerce)
608/462-2245
www.hillcountrychamberwi.org
Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce
715/755-3300, 800/947-0581
www.vil.osceola.wi.us
Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau
920/303-9200, 877/303-9200
www.visitoshkosh.com
Osseo City Hall
715/597-2207
www.cityofosseo.com
Ozaukee County Tourism Council
262/284-9288, 800/403-9898
www.ozaukeetourism.com
Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
715/762-2703, 877/762-2703
www.parkfalls.com
Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce
715/487-5222
www.pelicanlakewi.org
Pepin County Visitor Information
715/672-5709, 888/672-5709
www.visitpepincounty.com
Mount Horeb Area Chamber of
Commerce
608/437-5914, 888/765-5929
www.trollway.com
Pepin Visitor Information Center
715/442-3011, 800/442-3011
www.pepinwisconsin.com
Muscoda, Village of
608/739-3182
www.muscoda.com
Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce
715/582-0327
www.peshtigochamber.com
continued...
Neenah
(see Fox Cities)
T O U R I S M
C O N T A C T S
Phelps Chamber of Commerce
715/545-3800, 877/669-7077
www.phelpscofc.org
Rock County Tourism Council
866/376-8767
www.rockcounty.org
Stoughton Chamber of Commerce
608/873-7912, 888/873-7912
www.stoughtonwi.com
Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce
715/339-4100, 888/408-4800
www.phillipswisconsin.net
Rusk Co. Visitors Center & Rail
Displays
715/532-2642, 800/535-7875
www.ruskcountywi.com
Sturgeon Bay Visitor & Convention
Bureau
920/743-6246, 800/301-6695
www.sturgeonbay.net
Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of
Commerce
608/643-4168, 800/683-2453
www.saukprairie.com
Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce
608/837-4547, 800/400-6162
www.sunprairiechamber.com
Pickerel-Pearson Business
Association
715/484-3634
www.pickerel-pearson.com
Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce
608/348-8888
www.platteville.com
Plymouth Chamber of
Commerce/Visitor Information Center
920/893-0079, 888/693-8263
www.plymouthwisconsin.com
Polk County Information Center
715/483-1410, 800/222-7655
www.polkcountytourism.com
Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
608/742-6242, 800/474-2525
www.portagewi.com
Potosi-Tennyson Chamber of
Commerce
608/763-2261
www.potosiwisconsin.com
Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of
Commerce
608/326-8555, 800/732-1673
www.prairieduchien.org
Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce
715/262-3284
www.prescottwi.com
Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce
715/686-2910, 888/835-6508
www.presqueisle.com
Price County Tourism Dept.
715/339-4505, 800/269-4505
www.pricecountywi.net
Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
920/295-3877
www.princetonwi.com
Real Racine
262/884-6400, 800/272-2463
realracine.com
Reedsburg Area Chamber of
Commerce
608/524-2850, 800/844-3507
www.reedsburg.org
Rhinelander Area Chamber of
Commerce
715/365-7464, 800/236-4386
www.explorerhinelander.com
Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
715/234-2126, 877/234-2126
www.rice-lake.com
Rice Lake Tourism
800/523-6318
http://ricelakewis.com
Richland Center Area Chamber/Main
Street
608/647-6205
www.richlandchamber.com
Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce
920/748-6764
www.ripon-wi.com
River Falls Area Chamber of
Commerce
715/425-2533
www.rfchamber.com
Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of
Commerce
715/542-3789
www.sayner-starlake.org
Shawano Country Chamber of
Commerce
715/524-2139, 800/235-8528
www.shawanocountry.com
Sheboygan County Chamber of
Commerce
800/457-9497
www.sheboygan.org
Sheboygan Falls Chamber/Main Street,
Inc.
920/467-6206
www.sheboyganfalls.org/
Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce
715/468-4340
www.shelllake.org
Shullsburg Community Development
Corp.
608/965-4579
www.shullsburgwisconsin.org
Siren Area Chamber of Commerce
715/349-5999, 800/788-3164
www.visitsiren.com
Superior-Douglas County Convention &
Visitors Bureau
715/392-2773, 800/942-5313
www.superiorchamber.org
Washington Island Chamber of
Commerce
920/847-2179
washingtonisland-wi.com
Watertown Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/261-6320, 877/733-9886
www.watertownchamber.com
Waukesha & Pewaukee CVB
262/542-0330, 800/366-8474
www.visitwaukesha.org
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce
715/258-7343, 888/417-4040
www.waupacamemories.com
Taylor County Tourism
715/748-4729, 888/682-9567
www.medfordwis.com
Waupun Chamber of Commerce
920/324-3491
www.waupunchamber.com
Three Lakes Area Chamber of
Commerce and Welcome Center
715/546-3344, 800/972-6103
www.threelakes.com
Wausau-Central Wisconsin Convention
& Visitors Bureau
715/355-8788, 888/948-4748
www.visitwausau.com
Tomah Convention & Visitors Bureau
608/372-2166, 800/948-6624
www.tomahwisconsin.com
Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce
920/787-3488, 877/928-8662
www.wausharachamber.com
Tomahawk Regional Chamber of
Commerce
715/453-5334, 800/569-2160
www.gototomahawk.com
Webster
(see Burnett County)
Trempealeau Chamber of Commerce
608/534-6780
www.trempealeau.net
Trempealeau County Tourism Council
www.ruralexperiences.com
Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association
715/769-3680
www.turtleflambeauflowage.com
West Bend Area Chamber of
Commerce
262/338-2666, 888/338-8666
www.wbachamber.org
Westby Chamber of Commerce
608/634-4011, 866/493-7829
www.westbywi.com
Weyauwega Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/867-2500
www.weyauwegachamber.com
Sister Bay Advancement Association
920/854-2812
www.cometosisterbay.com
Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business
Association
262/877-2220
www.twinlakeschamber.com
Somerset Chamber of Commerce
715/247-3366
www.somersetchamber.com
Two Rivers
(see Manitowoc Area VCB)
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
www.winchester-wi.org
Uplands of Southwest Wisconsin
608/437-6580, 800/279-9472
www.uplandsguide.com
Winneconne Area Chamber of
Commerce
920/582-4775
www.winneconne.org
Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce
608/269-4123, 800/354-2453
www.bikesparta.org
Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce
715/635-2168, 800/367-3306
www.spoonerchamber.org
Vernon County Tourism Council
608/637-5396
www.driftlesswisconsin.com
Spring Green Chamber of Commerce
608/588-2054, 800/588-2042
www.springgreen.com
Vilas County Advertising & Publicity
Dept.
715/479-3649, 800/236-3649
www.vilas.org
St. Croix Falls (Falls Chamber of
Commerce)
715/483-3580
www.scfwi.com
Viroqua Tourism
608/637-2575
viroquatourism.com
St. Germain Chamber of Commerce
715/477-2205, 800/727-7203
www.st-germain.com
Stevens Point Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
715/344-2556, 800/236-4636
www.stevenspointarea.com
Stockholm Merchants Association
715/442-2266
stockholmwisconsin.com
Stone Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce
715/865-3378
www.stonelakewi.com
Walworth County Visitor’s Bureau
262/723-3980, 800/395-8687
www.visitwalworthcounty.com
Warrens Area Business Association
608/378-4200
www.cranfest.com
Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce
715/373-5017, 800/253-4495
www.washburnchamber.com
Washburn County Tourism
715/635-9696, 800/367-3306
www.washburncounty.org
Washington County Convention &
Visitors Bureau
262/677-5069, 888/974-8687
www.visitwashingtoncounty.com
Whitewater Tourism Council
262-473-4005; 866-499-8687
www.discoverwhitewater.org
Winter Area Chamber of Commerce
715/266-2204, 800/762-7179
www.winterwi.com
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention
Bureau
608/254-4636, 800/223-3557
www.wisdells.com
Wisconsin Indian Head Country
Tourism
715/924-2970, 800/826-6966
www.wisconsinindianhead.org
Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
715/422-4650, 800/554-4484
www.visitwisrapids.com
Woodruff
(see Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff)
Destinations highlighted in red are
members or associate members of the
Wisconsin Association of Convention &
Visitors Bureaus. They offer meeting
and convention facilities.
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